The Sav Show

A couple of weeks ago, life got heavy — a loss in the family, a promotion, a house move — and it nearly cost me the one goal I set for 2026: a newsletter a week.  Burnt out and behind, I opened up Claude and almost let it write the thing for me. Fortunately, I caught myself right before hitting publish.  This episode is about the moment I said no, why some things aren't worth automating, and h...

I sat down for round 2 with one of my good friends, Riverine. Riverine is a full-time producer/writer/audio engineer and creative. The guy lives and breathes music in a very holistic and positive way.  He just released his new album 'like the birds do', which is a moody alt rock/pop soundscape with a splash of dance (it's very Riverine), so we sat down to talk about it, as well as anyt...

What happens when you voluntarily walk away from comfort, good commission, and an easy sales campaign, to start from scratch?  In this episode of The Sav Show, I break down the concept of tactical stress—the idea of deliberately choosing hard things in order to unlock growth. I share my real story of leaving an "easy" sales campaign where I was hitting targets monthly, to jumping into on...

The world feels unhinged right now. War. Violence. Political division. A mental health crisis is playing out in real time. It’s easy to lose your footing—and even easier to lose your humanity. In this episode, I share the Stoic toolkit I actually live by. Not theory. Not alpha TikTok BS. Practice. Seven Stoic tools that help me stay grounded, clear, and human in a world that rewards rage and react...

In this video, I explore a different way of thinking about rest, burnout, and personal growth — not as something you find by escaping your life, but by learning how to build a mind and a life you don’t need to run from. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, especially the words of Marcus Aurelius, I break down why the deepest form of peace isn’t found in another country, a new job, or a better routine — bu...

Recently, I saw an Instagram post that hit me like a truck. It was so concise and powerful that I instantly shared it with 5 of my closest people—the information was too important to hang onto. You can check the post here. https://www.instagram.com/p/DSSbnG2kfPK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3DThe post discussed 7 things you should do to prepare for 2026. Well, 2026 is he...

I live by a very simple code. A code that informs almost everything I do—from my politics to my daily decisions, my philosophical views and my vision for the future. I’ve seen the absolute worst of humanity; hell, I’ve even been the worst of humanity! But I’ve also seen and been myself the best that humanity has to offer. I understand the difficulties and complexities of life, but I am also acutel...

I'm such a huge believer in giving uncomfortably to people I care about; fans, family, friends etc. Because I know how much value that creates and how much it can strengthen the bond. It's the art of reciprocity. There is a selfishness in selflessness. In giving, we receive. With gratitude, SAV x 👊 ATG Music Video: https://bit.ly/ATGMusicVideo 📧 Weekly newsletter: https://savilian.kit.co...

If you are alive, have a roof over your head, purpose in life and people who love you... you have it all. Like, it literally does not get any better! But, instead of seeing the good, so many see the bad... and that... that is what I call the entitlement trap! With gratitude, SAV x 👊 ATG Music Video: https://bit.ly/ATGMusicVideo 📧 Weekly newsletter: https://savilian.kit.com/savmail 💿 The People&...

One of my all-time favourite sayings. "If not me, then who? If not now, then when?" It is a simple call to arms, a self-reflective commentary on one's duty or willingness to do the work. The saying has been reserved for big moments or moments of crisis. When the chips are stacked against a person or movement, it is a rallying cry to all those listening—responsibility and ownership of...

I bring you some updates. In this pod I talk about the return to the cage and the brilliant comeback story of one of my favourite local fighters and friends, Absolute MMA's Sarmad 'The Immortal' Jahanara. I breakdown the release of the new tainted video which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPGWQlZ0DB8 I also preview and breakdown the next release and chat about worki...

In the last 2 months, my life has moved and swayed epically as I overcame unemployment and near homelessness to now be working an ideal job and living on my own in an ideal location. It’s been challenging but fun. I suppose I have a level of comfort with the nerve-racking stakes of life on the edge. In the blink of an eye, I was without income (and a dwindling savings account). On top of that, the...

A friend asked me an interesting question the other day. "What takes more energy, to be negative or positive?" I thought about it, liked the idea and wanted to share my answer the only way I know how—through podcast. So here we are... With gratitude, SAV x 📧 Weekly newsletter: https://savilian.ck.page/savmail 💿 The People's Champ EP: ⁠⁠ https://spoti.fi/3TEX3HH 📒 Gratitude Journal: ⁠⁠⁠ https://...

After 8 months away, I'm back in Melbourne. My time away was wholesome and soul-enriching, but it's time get back to the mission. The mission: make this media empire sing! But first... a job... and possibly somewhere to live 🥲 With gratitude, SAV x With gratitude, SAV x 📧 Weekly newsletter: https://savilian.ck.page/savmail 💿 The People's Champ EP: ⁠⁠ https://spoti.fi/3TEX3HH 📒 Gratitude Journa...

A lot has happened in the last couple of weeks.  I wanted to take some time to riff on the big headlines in international sport, including Raygun, Imane Khelif, Zhou Yaqin and a preview of UFC 305. Also bonus shoutout to all my favourite Aussie musos who are doing cool things at the moment, all these artists can be found in my Aussie Hittas playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playli...

01.Ekka is the leader of the next generation of Melbourne hip-hop. The self proclaimed ‘burn city’s razor tongue’ has built a loyal and supportive fanbase in the last 2 years with consistent output, sharp wordplay and impeccable work ethic. He is a person that I have come to call a friend and someone whose insight and commentary I always enjoy. His debut album ‘Iron Garden’ drops on July 30th. 01....

The 3000 podcast is less than 18 months old, but in that time Maloney has been able to amass a very strong core fanbase. Using his keen sense of conversation and a curiosity for interesting things, Maloney has turned the podcast into a well respected channel for Melbornians and Aussies across the country to turn to and trust for hearty conversations about real life shit. 3000 Podcast on Youtube: h...

Ryan Holiday often talks about the phenomenon of talking about your work before doing it. People do this, in his opinion, to gain some favour and feel a sense of accomplishment before doing anything to earn it. It's what Stijn Noorman says "Stop telling people about your goals. You're collecting dopamine you haven't earned yet." In this podcast I look at the idea of activatin...

Upon returning from a holiday to Japan, I was given the opportunity to reflect on not only how beautiful and perfect the holiday was, but also how lucky I am to call Australia home. I believe we live in a gratitude deficient society and it's my goal to help change that. In this video I cover gratitude practice, why it is sacred to me and how it has changed my life. If you want to grab one of m...

The stoics have a concept regarding each event and moment having 2 handles, specifically Epictetus who said: “Every event has two handles, one by which it can be carried, and one by which it can’t.” What this essentially means is that every moment contains within it 2 possible paths to take, the path of least resistance or the path of most resistance. When confronted by moments that cause me to pa...

Nothing terrified me more than the trajectory I was on - I was on a one way trip to hell on Earth! It wasn't until I began to understand and embrace discomfort and challenge that I was able to gain the perspective and strength needed to believe in my potential. In Steven Bartlett's book 'The Diary of a CEO' he makes an argument about the idea of 'leaning in'. "If it ch...

Lisa 'The Savage' Kyriacou is the best female MMA fighter on the Australian scene and now she gets her crack at the big show. Next month she will travel to China to compete for a contract to the UFC. Lisa is an amazing athlete, a great coach and a very wholesome energy that really embodies the fun side of a martial arts journey. We talked some mad shit about her idea of 'chilling',...

Sem Kakembo is a professional mixed martial artist fighting out of Absolute MMA in Melbourne. Sem took part in one of the craziest fights I have seen at the end of 2023 (an epic 5 rounder with Abdalla Biayda) and I was keen to get his thoughts on that fight, his journey so far, his love of rap music and his plans for the rest of 2024. Follow Sem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingkakembo...

The most wild, brutal, chaotic and hollywood-esque moment I have ever witnessed in any sport. Holloway is a bad man, Gaethje is a bad man, everyone won at UFC300. With gratitude, SAV x 🏦 If you’re looking for a bank that understands you: https://hook.up.me/savilian Wanna be my guest? https://calendly.com/savilian/podcast 💿 Listen to my latest project: ⁠⁠ https://spoti.fi/3TEX3HH 📧 Sign up to my...

Martian is a rapper, producer, multi-instrumentalist and creative director operating out of Melbourne, Australia. He is someone who has been very active as a solo artist for a number of years and has already achieved a highlights reel of great achievements, but doesn't intend to stop any time soon. Martian now operates a brand called ThinkDFRNT where he does a lot of mentoring and coaching for...