The Platform Podcast

Max Aita is Head Coach at Juggernaut Training Systems, he is a Weightlifting, Powerlifting & SuperTotal Coach. We discuss his story, from some serious training craziness to becoming a very successful coach and seeing what fulfils him now. An absolute intense conversation with plenty plenty of laughs. Find Max Aita on Instagram @max_aita @juggernauttraining Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple &am...

Well... that escalated quickly. Probably the only way to describe this episode today. We uncover a lot of things about these three guys that not many people will know. After 10-20minutes they realised we were recording. So we won't say anything else but just let you guys have a listen and enjoy the episode. To find these guys on Instagram @scott__wasson @tombro7 @matt_stenzel Subscribe to us...

Lily Riley is one of the strongest women you will ever come across. By now everyone know the story and what she went through in 2020. Today we touch base with Lily and highlight her journey back under the bar, her recovery and how the experience has ultimately changed her approach and perspective. Find Lily Riley on Instagram @lillyrileycoach Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts...

Renee Ludlow, is the owner and founder of Dauntless Performance here in Brisbane, QLD. She specialises in Women's Strength and Conditioning along with Pre and Post Natal training and training throughout pregnancy. A great conversation with Renee around what to look for and developing and safe and manageable strategies to help women through their incredible journey of child birth. Find Renee o...

EPIC Training Camp was a huge success for our host Brandon. What was a last minute off the cuff conversation between Brandon, Paul Peglar and Anthony Meixner turned into a brilliant, free flowing thought chat that has some great takeaways on values, community, culture and mindset. To Find Paul and Anthony @s.t.a.r.t_training @swiss8 Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and now Y...

Jonny and Brandon are back on for the first time in 2021 talking all things an everything with some very nice compliments thrown Brandon's way to begin the episode. Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and now YouTube. Like, Share and leave a review. Find us Instagram @theplatformpodcasts @jonny_bbad @fortitudebarbell @epic_coaching Facebook Fortitude Barbell - https://www....

Dr Paul is one of the most respected psychologists in the industry having studied and worked in a multitude of realms in the state. We are honoured to have him on the show today going through and divulging his story and some of the biggest questions. Find Dr Paul on Instagram @dad_says_dont Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and now YouTube. Like, Share and leave a review. Fin...

Tim Roberts is a Art Historian in QLD Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). During his time there he has been privileged to come across some of the finest arts the world has to offer. We chat about the industry along with his accomplishments within powerlifting and competing in the first international LBGT Powerlifting competitions held in London 2 years ago. To find Tim on Instagram @timothyrobertsarthis...

In our first episode back for 2021 we welcome Josh Tait owner of Eastside Barbell here in Brisbane. Josh Tait is very well known within the lifting community for holding a big bench having broken multiple national bench records. We go through Josh's rise as a coach and his journey to business over and also a father. Find Josh Tait on Instagram @joshtait Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple &...

The boys in the final episode of the year look back on the year that was 2020, their first year in the podcast world. We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has listened every week and allowed us into your cars, work places and homes! Truly an honour! We look forward to bringing you more great content in 2021. Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and now YouTube...

For the last episode of the year we asked two favourites of the show, Pete Baskerville and Luke Poli to come back and share the mic on one final epic podcast. An absolute phenomenal chat uncovering the big dog mentality with Pete taking over and sharing his thoughts and perspectives. To find Luke and Pet Instagram @lukepoli @business_insights Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts...

You may be wondering, damn we haven't heard from Jonny and Brandon in a while, I wonder how they are doing? Well you ask and you shall receive, the lads sit down today and just chat. Did anyone see the meme about podcasts just being an excuse for two guys to talk to each other more? Yeah this is that exact meme. Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and now YouTube. Like, Sh...

David Norris is an Occupational Therapist by trade specialising in memory health and works with clients and patients after a severe head trauma. We discuss some easy ways to improve your memory health as well as diving deep into Dave's story to find out how he became such an incredibly good human being. Find out more about Dave on his podcast Memory Health Made Easy available on Spotify Websi...

Dr Andreas is one of few lung transplant specialists in Australia. Having studied majority of his education in Europe, Andreas chose to come to Aus and work his way in this field. Today we discuss the in's and out's of going through this process and the hard decisions that need to be made. To find out more out Andreas contact us to put you in contact Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple &am...

If you are a lifter in QLD or Aus you may have seen RYAN Evolution, the lifting equipment brand fast growing in the sport of Powerlifting and now bodybuilding. Today we sit down with the man behind Ryan Evolution, Heath and his two young children who have also taken a few junior world records on the platform. It is truly incredible to see the family have the combined goal of competing at worlds to...

Sam Harrison is only 26 years old and has already climbed the ranks as a strength coach. His simple approach to coaching athletes see him running the UQ Elite Athlete program. UQ university has a long and pristine reputation of producing some great athletes across many different modalities. Today we sit and discuss how Sam was able to kickstart his career so early on and now move on to his next ad...

Melon "Patrick" Tolone is a very successful strongman and making his mark in powerlifting both as an athlete and a coach. His community is growing and now making a very big name for themselves. He has had a big journey to be where he is an it is an honour for him to be on the show talking about his addiction, going to rehab and now being a brilliant presence in the strength industry. To...

Dr Tim Piatkowski has just completed his PHD and continues to delve deep into the relationship between young males and performance & image enhancing drugs. Looking at ways to understand the thinking between the two and implementing ways to increase education and decrease associated risks with PED use. To find out more information on what Tim is doing reach out via email timothy.piatkowski@hdr....

Ken Haydock is a self employed acupuncturist practicing out of Bowen Hills Acupuncture. Today we sit down and discuss the history of acupuncture, debate its voodoo nature and also highlight Vipassana Meditation and its impact on Ken as an individual. To find out more about Ken search Instagram @bowenhillsacupuncture or www.bowenhillsacupuncture.com.au Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google...

Swiss 8 is a Health Promotion Charity, founded by combat veterans. With the world in a Mental Health Crisis these veterans have taken action and built an app based around proactive solutions to help combat these illnesses by building solid routines. We are beyond honoured to have Adrian Sutter and Anthony Meixner on this episode today going into how the app works and was created and how they are a...

Joey Cantlin is a personal trainer based here in Brisbane and now working out of Valhalla Strength Brisbane. Joey has built his business from the ground up and has a stella reputation for getting people in absolute brilliant condition to step on stage and compete. We are very lucky to have Joey on the show today also chatting about Pokemon and Subway! To find Joey Instagram @joeycantlinpt or joeyc...

Today is three lads sitting around during a storm having a yarn that doesn't go anywhere. Ya Welcome. Subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and now YouTube. Like, Share and leave a review. Find us Instagram @theplatformpodcasts @jonny_bbad @fortitudebarbell @epic_coaching Facebook Fortitude Barbell - https://www.facebook.com/fortitudebarbell/ EPIC Coaching - https://www.face...

Sam Ride is the captain of the Vultures here in Brisbane leading them into Medieval Battle. This is a growing sport not for the ill hearted, and no it isn't just a bunch of nerds dressing up as knights having a good time. This is UFC on gear. These battles go global with countries vying off against each other to be crowned the world champs. Today we sit down with Sam and discuss the sport, it...

Ryan Reed is the man that makes these boys as pretty as they can be, and to his credit he does a good job considering he isn't working with great material to begin with. Jonny and Brando sit down with Ryan and discuss his journey from high school hairdresser apprentice to traveling the world with Barbering and the challenges he faced in deciding to go all in on his own space. For the best hai...

Bryce Cleary is one of the most incredibly disciplined, motivated and dedicated individuals, having been crowned Natural Mr Olympia 4x and been inducted into the BodyBuilding Hall of Fame in 2015. Bryce began his career in just trying to get stronger back in the day and is considered by many a pioneer of Australian Natural Bodybuilding. We are very honoured to have Bryce sit with us today and chat...