The Stick Up with Russell Manser

This week we welcome Life Coach, Mentor and Founder of Amend Movement, Watene Waenga. Watene has faced many obstacles in life, from having his first child when he was only 15 years old who was born with cancer, being diagnosed with cancer himself, and also having a young daughter diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Now, through his passion and business  @amend_movement , he helps people heal and creat...

Meet Peter ‘The Chief’ Graham, from a rough childhood of bouncing between homes, to becoming a powerhouse Karateka, Kickboxer, Boxer, and MMA star. Peter joins us this week on the podcast to share his journey of finding strength through adversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, mindset coach Jeffrey Morgan joins us for a second appearance on the show. We dive into the journey of  @thejeffreymorgan , a dedicated family man, striving to be the best dad by constantly working on strengthening his relationships with his children. In this episode, the boys talk about mental health and touch on how appearances can be deceiving, and how you never truly...

This week on the podcast, we have the incredible Dr. Zac Turner joining us! Dr. Zac is a leading Australian medical personality and the resident doctor on Channel 9’s morning show Today Extra. With his extensive experience in orthopaedics, plastics, reconstructive surgery, and with a passion for sports and preventative health, Dr. Zac brings a unique perspective to the world of medicine. Don’t mis...

Join us on this week’s episode as Russell interviews Rhys Gordon, an Australian tattoo artist who specialises in Custom, Traditional and Japanese style Tattoo art and is known for his well recognised tattoo studio ‘Little Tokyo’ in Surry Hills, NSW. From his humble beginnings to tattooing some of the biggest names in the celebrity world, Rhys shares his insights and experiences from being a reputa...

This week, Australian former Barrister, Author, Theatre and film Producer, Charles Waterstreet joins Russell on the podcast. Throughout Charles’s career, he appeared for many defendants in social security cases, murder trials, drug trials, rape cases and false memory trials. After the NSW Bar Association cancelled his practising certificate, he turned down a slightly different path, and became a c...

Inducted into the Australian National Boxing Hall Of Fame, Gairy St Clair is a former IBF World Junior-Lightweight Champion, trained by Australian boxing trainer, Johnny Lewis. Representing Guyana in the 1994 Commonwealth Games, he left his mark on the global stage before turning professional. Motivated by his humble origins, Gairy’s mission is to inspire the youth in Guyana, encouraging them to b...

This week on the podcast, altruistic soul Max Beer, known better to his Instagram & Tiktok followers as  @beerygram  joined  @russell_manser  in the studio where the boys had an inspiring conversation that is bound to leave listeners feeling vulnerable and inspired. Max shares his journey after going to rehab for his gambling addiction and talks about the valuable life lessons in which he lear...

Russell talks to proud Wiradjuri man and Australian Masters boxing champion Buddy Oldman about his early days as a bouncer at the legendary Bourbon & Beefsteak Hotel in the heydays of Kings Cross, his successful foray into boxing later in life, how a broken tree branch saved his life, his advocacy for Aboriginal people as well as his incredible work to help de-stigmatize mental health and over...

After appearing in court for the third time in three years and contemplating suicide, Bodybuilder Jaxon Tippet managed to turn his life around. He now works to spread his message of gratitude and preaches that no matter how far you fall, you can always pick yourself back up. Russell and Jaxon have an in depth conversation around body dysmorphia, Jaxon's previous steroid addiction, the power of man...

This week Russ chats with Matty "the Jedi" Floyd, Australian Pro Boxer and gym owner from Western Australia. In this episode you'll hear how Matty survived an abusive, unsafe and unstable childhood, and how he took these lived experiences and created a path forward for kids just like him.  With his boxing programs and peer support at Pinkys Gym  he is hoping to change the lives and outcomes of kid...

Go to Athleticgreens.com/THESTICKUP to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens Go to Manscaped.com.au and use the code THESTICKUP at checkout for 20% off Russell sits down with former prison officer, boxer and staunch prison reformist Peter Natoli. Having spent 12 years working in the Victorian prison system Peter has seen it all. The two come together over...

Go to Athleticgreens.com/THESTICKUP to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens Go to Manscaped.com.au and use the code THESTICKUP at checkout for 20% off Russell talks with professional boxer Sugar 'Neekz' Johnson, who currently holds the IBF Female Super Bantamweight World Title. Neekz has held three major boxing titles in her career and plans to win many...

Go to Athleticgreens.com/THESTICKUP to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens Go to Manscaped.com.au and use the code THESTICKUP at checkout for 20% off Russell talks to Lewis Clark all the way from the UK. Lewis grew up in Battersea, South London, the son of a famous Bank robber, who Lewis eventually followed into the trade. After getting involved in the...

Go to Athleticgreens.com/THESTICKUP to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens Go to Manscaped.com.au and use the code THESTICKUP at checkout for 20% off Russell talks with Glen Fisher, a fellow survivor of institutional abuse. For the past forty years Glen has sort to bring his abusers to justice and shine a light on the reality of the institutional abuse...

Russell sits down to talk with Bela Gaal, an ex-prison officer who he encountered during his time in prison. The two find common ground and speak the truth about what really happens in prison; How the system is designed to create repeat offenders, why correctional services attracts the wrong sort of people and the indoctrination of those who arrive trying to implement change. Go to Athleticgreens....

Russell speaks to Joe Kwon about his journey from gangs, to prison and eventually to his remarkable business CONFIT .  They talk about Joe's journey, Scandinavian alternative prison systems and the power of education, compassion, opportunities and training. Founder of The Voice of a Survivor Follow Russell on Instagram here and on TikTok here Follow CONFIT here . See omny.fm/listener for privacy i...

Professional welter weight boxer Kate McLaren knows how to dig deep. In this episode Russell and Kate get vulnerable with each other and share their keys to growth and staying mentally fit. Working with and training disadvantaged young women, Kate is creating a pathway to success through her 'It's Her' program. Founder of The Voice of a Survivor Follow Russell on Instagram here and on TikTok here...

Bilal Dib otherwise known as Billy 'the kid' Dibb, is an author, speaker and two time featherweight world boxing champion. In this moving chat with Russell and Jaxson Tippet, Billy shares his early love of boxing, how he overcame bullies at school and how he won the hardest and most important battle of his life - cancer. Founder of The Voice of a Survivor Follow Russell on Instagram here and on Ti...

This week Russell talks to Sydney rapper and father of 5, Michael Sofilas, aka NTER.  As a member of Sydney Serchaz, NTER became a polarising rapper who depicted Sydney's dark underbelly in his gritty anthems. After an abusive childhood, losing his mum at a young age and a stint in prison, NTER had to fight to make something of his life - and through his music and the love of his family - he did....

There's one name that has been mentioned on The Stick Up more than any other - boxing trainer and head coach of six world champions, Johnny Lewis. Russell chats about the Johnny Lewis factor that built boxing champions including Jeff Fenech and Kostya Tszyu. Founder of The Voice of a Survivor Follow Russell on Instagram here and on TikTok here Buy Johnny's biography here See omny.fm/listener for p...

Adam Washbourne from Fighters Against Child Abuse Australia has a mission: to empower kids who have been abused and help them to believe in themselves. Russ and Adam discuss how FACAA is using trauma informed training to help give kids confidence, and how they are tackling the legal system to change laws that give pedophiles an advantage. Founder of The Voice of a Survivor Follow Russell on Instag...

Ex NRL front rower Ian Roberts recently heard that, sadly, one of his gay friends had experienced homophobic violence. He wants more education on LGBTQI+ history and the issues that still face the queer community. In this candid and empowering conversation Ian shares how his parents came full circle to accept his sexuality after some challenging moments when he first came out. Founder of The Voice...

After an 18 month bender, former Australian NRL player Garth Wood had a million to one chance of beating Anthony Mundine on the reality TV boxing series - The Contender - but that's exactly what he did. From a gritty but loving childhood growing up in Erskineville and an NRL career as a teenager, through to becoming Australia's modern day Rocky - Garth had a lot to prove to his idols and himself....

In this episode Russell chats to Martin Stark who wants to change the world of sport from the inside. After being in an induced coma and suffering PTSD as a result, he discovered boxing as a way to improve mental health and physical wellbeing. Now he's the CEO of the World Gay Boxing Championships which are in Sydney as part of World Pride 2023 . Founder of www.thevoiceofasurvivor.com Follow Russe...