Ian Dawson Mackay
The Next Level Guy Show
Real conversations – The work behind changeThe Next Level Guy Podcast is a series of real conversations with people who've done the work — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We explore how change actually happens, without scripts, shortcuts, or performance. What this show actually isThis isn't motivation. It's orientation. Each episode explores how men build:clarity when they feel stuck or overwhelmedstrength without burning out or numbing outdirection when life feels noisy or unfocusedThe conversations are grounded, practical, and rooted in real experience — not theory or internet optimis...
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Ian Dawson Mackay
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
You're Not Too Old — You're Just Training Wrong 14.01.2019 1:34:48
Steve Taylor IFBB Pro on how to get in phenomenal shape regardless of your age You can listen to the episode and review the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/stevetaylorifbbpro55/ January is the month that everyone wants to get into shape, but most people never get anywhere, they let excuses stop them. A common one is age. Surely, you can't get into shape if as you get into your twiligh...
What It Really Takes to Live Life on Your Own Terms 04.12.2018 1:03:42
#54 Michael 'Silent Mike' on how to live life on your own terms Today's guest is internet superstar Michael 'Silent Mikke' Farr, who describes himself as a Male internet Entertainer Coach, lifter, and content creator. He recently left a massive brand and went his own way, forging his own career, businesses and creating the life he wanted to live. I was keen to get Mike onto the podcast as not only...
How Jiu-Jitsu Builds Confidence, Discipline & a Life That Lasts 20.11.2018 2:10:51
Epis ode : #53 Nick 'Chewy' Albin on why you need to try BJJ right now Who: Today's guest is BJJ coaching guru Nick 'Chewy' Albin. Nick is a BJJ which stands for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) competitor, coach and owner of Chewjitsu which is a Youtube training channel, and its associated BJJ training facility in Louisville, Kentucky. This guy has been an amazing help to me in my own BJJ journey and he is...
What It Actually Takes to Scale a Business Beyond 7 Figures 06.11.2018 1:30:06
Epis ode : #52 David Kelly on how you can grow a business to 7+ figures! Who: Today's guest is David Kelly, who is currently the general manager for the vastly successful King Sumo and has worked with some of the business industries greats. In this conversation, we outline why he has been so successful, entrepreneurship and provide business hacks to help your business grow and develop as a perso...
What Grappling Teaches About Pressure, Discipline & Real Progress 20.10.2018 1:55:45
Epis ode : #51 Brian Peterson on Grappling, training hacks and skill development Who: Brian Peterson is the owner and head coach of Peterson Grapplers. On his awesome 'Teach Me Grappling' Youtube channel, he uploads an encyclopedia of highly detailed and informative training videos that allow viewers to expedite their training development. In this interview, we cover a wide range of areas from h...
How to Build a Podcast People Actually Want to Listen To 02.10.2018 19:58
Epis ode : #50 John Lee Dumas on building a podcast that ignites your listeners passion Who: John Lee Dumas is one of my favourite podcast hosts. He is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. With over 2000 episodes, 1.3 million listens every month, and seven-figures of annual reven...
The Questions Men Are Afraid to Ask About Confidence & Dating 23.09.2018 1:10:44
Epis ode : #49 RSD Maxx answers your questions Who: Today's guest is extraordinary dating coach RSD Maxx. Max is a dating coach with RSD Nation and has just launched the most successful dating product ever, called 'The Natural', which has broken all records. He teaches guys how to become a natural with women by developing and unleashing their true potential. He is described by RSD Nation as havi...
Why Most Fitness Advice Fails — and What Actually Works Long-Term 29.08.2018 1:16:21
Epis ode : #48 The Mind Pump guys on cutting the BS and pumping up your successes! Who: Today's guests are the Mind Pump Media team. This interview is fun, informative and full of double entendres! The guys are the cutting edge of the fitness industry and really helping people transform themselves by cutting through the BS and fakeness of the fitness industry and actually providing helpful advic...
How Your Appearance Shapes Power, Confidence & Opportunity 11.08.2018 1:19:20
Epis ode : #47 Sunjeev Prasad on using your style to tap into your true potential Who: Today's guest is Sunjeev Prasad, the founder of Street Gentleman, who helps ambitious men feel more confident, by teaching them how to dress well and know what is stylish. As he states 'The goal is to ultimately make men feel confident and empowered. Men's style happens to be the vehicle for achieving this. W...
Why Owning Your Morning Determines the Life You Live 22.07.2018 1:05:02
The Basics Epis ode : #46 Aubrey Marcus ( @aubreymarcus ) about how owning the day helps you to own your life Who: Today's guest is Aubrey Marcus the founder and CEO of ONNIT. A nutritional supplement and holistic health provider based on his philosophy of Total Human Optimization. In this interview, we cover his awesome new book, his life philosophy, Onnit and how you can learn to Own the Day t...
Strength Is Never a Weakness — So Why Are You Still Playing Small? 04.07.2018 1:40:09
The Basics Mark Bell is the founder of Super Training Gym, Power Magazine and the inventor of the Sling Shot. I'm also a pro powerlifter who has totaled 2601 at 275. Mark's mission is to empower those who seek to improve their lives through fitness. He states that regardless of age, gender, or your weight - the only true trait that matters is heart and determination. His products are created to he...
Fighting Through Doubt: Lessons From Elite MMA Competition 24.06.2018 29:33
The Basics Epis ode : #44 Amanda Bobby Cooper on MMA, training and beating doubt Who: Amanda Bobby Cooper is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She started boxing at the age of 12 and in 2011 at the age of 19 she stepped into the octagon for the first time. In 2 years she became #1 ranked 125lb amateu...
What Most People Get Wrong About Intimacy, Connection & Human Desire 10.06.2018 1:11:16
The Basics Epis ode : #43 Alice Little on intimacy, connection and why our perceptions of sex work are very wrong Who: Alice Little is the number one booking legal sex worker in the United States and works as a courtesan at the Moonlite Bunny Ranch. At only 4ft 8in, she is by far the tiniest lady at the legal brothels in Nevada. A New York native, she has worked as an EMT and horse jockey, lo...
How to Build Real Strength That Carries Into Every Area of Life 28.05.2018 1:10:10
The Basics Epis ode : #42 Chad Wesley Smith on how to become a Juggernaut man Who: Today's guest is Chad Wesley Smith who is the owner of Juggernaut Training Systems, a top 20 Ranked raw powerlifter of all-time, author, speaker & coach. As his about page outlines: Chad is one of the most accomplished strength athletes of recent years. With a background in track and field, Smith took his 2 coll...
How Fixing Your Space Can Fix Your Head 15.05.2018 1:09:52
The Basics Epis ode : #41 Rachel Hoffman on how to Unf*ck your Habitat Who: Today's guest is Rachel Hoffman, founder of 'Unf*ck your Habitat' and author of the awesome book of the same name. I was trying to think how best to sum up Rachel's great work when I came across her about page and I think it sums it up perfectly: "Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better than Your Mess is the housekeeping a...
What Beards, Brotherhood, and Building a Brand Have in Common 01.05.2018 1:02:24
Epis ode : #40 Eric Bandholz on Beards, brands and business! Who: Today's guest is entrepreneur and founder of Beardbrand, Eric Bandholz. He has built a very successful business in teaching and providing men with amazing grooming products and advice on how to build your facial hair into your style. In this interview, we discuss beards, business, grooming hacks and how to make your facial hair...
What Masculinity Is For — Not What It's Called 18.03.2018 1:16:45
Epis ode : #39 Jack Donovan on redefining the way we see masculinity today Who: Today's guest is Jack Donovan (@starttheworld), a leading figure on the topic of masculinity. From Jack's about page: "Jack Donovan is the author of The Way of Men, a candid and unorthodox theory on masculinity that has gained underground popularity worldwide... Donovan has been blogging, authoring, and speaking abou...
How to Get Fit No Matter Where You're Starting From 11.03.2018 1:35:27
Who: BJ Gaddour ( @BJGaddour ) is the host of the Weekly BJ podcast, a former fat guy who turned cover model and fitness director for the entire Men's Health brand. He now runs TheDailyBj.com where he delivers world-class workouts and deep dives on a wide variety of fitness topics. In this interview, we discuss his story, how you can build fitness into your life by making your body your own ba...
Why How You Present Yourself Changes How the World Treats You 20.02.2018 1:10:41
Who: Today's guest is author of The Appearance of Power, Tanner Guzy. Tanner has spent a decade in the world of menswear and even longer writing. He believes the most important question a person can ask is "why" and discovered that this question was rarely addressed in the world of men's clothing - so he set out to find the answer. From working with custom suiting, to studying philosophy, to spe...
How to Design a Life of Adventure (Instead of Waiting for One) 06.02.2018 40:52
Our guest today is the adventurous Jon Levy ( @JonLevyTLB ), a renowned behavioral scientist, consultant, author, and keynote speaker, celebrated for his expertise in Influence and Social Experience. By delving into what he calls "The Science of Adventure," Jon has identified a consistent four-stage process that adventurous experiences follow, each stage marked by distinct traits that, when utiliz...
How to Build a Stronger, Bolder Life — Without Becoming Hard or Bitter 28.01.2018 48:00
Episode: #35 Doctore Ryan Masters on how to live a stronger, bolder, tougher life Who: Doctore Ryan Masters ( @ Sparta_Strength ) is an entrepreneur, adventurer, coach and host of 3 YouTube channels which have over 18 million views & 170,000+ subscribers worldwide. Ryan helps men transform their bodies, lives and life an epic and bolder life. As he says "I help men develop muscle mass, brute s...
Why Social Skills Are Really About Presence, Not Tricks 16.01.2018 1:01:12
Who: Today's guest is co-founder of the Art of Charm, AJ Harbinger, who is one of the world's top relationship development experts. His company, The Art of Charm, is a leading training facility for top performers that want to overcome social anxiety, develop social capital and build relationships of the highest quality. In this interview, we delve into what being social is, why it is important an...
How to Think Clearly in a World Full of Bullshit 19.12.2017 1:35:52
The Basics Who: Today's guest is SciBabe Yvette d'Entremont. Yvette runs the hilariously educatonal SciBabe where you come for the science, stay for the dirty jokes. Yvette is a scientist, public speaker, science blogger, and former analytical chemist and has a background in forensics and toxicology. In this interview we discuss her story, Science, teaching men about science, facts vs fake news,...
Why Getting Out of Your Head Is the First Step to Taking Control of Your Life 09.12.2017 1:09:56
The Basics Who: Today's guest is Gary John Bishop is a Scottish personal development expert who gives real and raw advice that actually works by telling it is as it is. Gary is able to reach through the BS and help you fix the deeper issues that are holding you back from becoming the man that you want to be. Even when editing the audio, I was taking extra things from that were big 'aha' mom...
Why Mastering Weird Skills Builds a Life on Your Own Terms 18.11.2017 1:06:41
The Basics Who: Today's guest is Jon Call, otherwise known as Jujimufu. Juji is an internet sensation. He is strong as an ox, unbelievably flexible and a very intelligent, humble and warm guy. In easily one of my favourite ever interviews, we discuss his epic training, unbelievable tricking, manhood and marriage and how he used his creativity and intensity to build an epic life. List...
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