The Unlaced Podcast with Jake Barker-Daish

Zach Tuohy’s story is remarkable with his upbringing in Ireland, background in Gaelic Football and the switch to AFL premiership star. Zach opens up about some of the initial difficulties adjusting to the AFL and how playing with the likes of Chris Judd enabled his game understanding to blossom so quickly. Zach’s breakdown of Geelong, its culture and its elite level players was unmatched in this e...

Paul Taylor is Ex-military, Neuroscientist, Physiologist and Nutritionist that believes we are the most depressed, addicted, obese and medicated in human history yet civilisation is the most advanced it has ever been. Paul believes we all need to take a "tough winters training' as he frames it help us prepare for the inevitable difficulties in life to help us deal with stress in our lives easier....

Mac Andrew is fast becoming a superstar and a massive name in the AFL after only 41 games in the league and still at the age of only 20 years old. This episode we break down Mac's ability to play both ends of the field and with one of the biggest contracts in AFL history, Mac shares why he is focused on winning a premiership with the culture building on the Gold Coast. It hasn't been an easy road...

Adam Cooney joins us for one of the funnier shows of the year as we discuss the career of the only #1 draft pick to win a Brownlow medal in the AFL's history. Western Bulldogs took the talented 18-year-old from West Adelaide in 2003 who had a burst of speed and an eye for goal and would go on to play 250 games in the AFL including a short period at Essendon. The storytelling of Adam Cooney shines...

Clayton Oliver joins the show for what is a rare interview and conversation. This episode I felt showcased a guy that has been one of the elite midfielders in the competition from his inception in the AFL and has experienced it all from the good, bad and indifferent. Clayton has had nine years in the competition and for six of those seasons he has averaged 30 disposals a game, won four best 'n' fa...

Harley Booth is the Founder and Creative Director of South St Clothing Label which is fast becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in Australia. Founded in just 2019, the rapid rise of this street, oversized and grungy clothing brand has seen the online market explode into physical stores both in Australia and the UK. Harley is really a superwoman that decided to go against the mold of the...

Jack ‘Pharjack’ Jenkins is back on the show and fresh after his dominant performance at UFC 305 in Perth. Let’s just Jack has had a big 12 months, after an upset defeat in Sydney this man went back to the gym in silence and sharpened every tool he had. This episode highlights Jack mentality, his fight IQ and also my 48 hour challenge attempting to do everything Jack did in his fight camp. Pharjack...

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's story needs to be heard and this was opened on this podcast like it has never been before. Coming from an upbringing within the Gunditjmara land an indigenous mission, his story will leave you wondering, it will leave you in awe and it heightens the achievement of going pick #1 in the AFL draft in the 2020 draft. Jamarra is having his best season to date in the AFL with the Bu...

I'd argue that Dan McStay's last 12 months have been the hardest out of any individual AFL Footballer in terms of setbacks. Dan did his MCL right before Collingwood's Grand Final win forcing him to miss the big dance along with an ACL rupture day 2 of this year's pre season. This is why this episode was truly remarkable when you listen to Dan's attitude and mindset, it's no wonder why he came back...

Brodie Holland is a former AFL player for both Collingwood and Fremantle Football Club. Brodie has a really smart footy brain which I loved picking apart throughout this episode particularly around the areas of the game that have changed from the early 2000s up until now. We dived into the unpredictable AFL season 2024 which Brodie breaks down a few of the top teams along with his beloved Collingw...

Jack Higgins may be smaller in stature, but he tends to play footy like he is the tallest man on the field with his confidence and work ethic. It's no surprise he is in the AFL kicking goals in multiples and returning from what was a life-threatening brain injury throughout his Richmond career. The character in the man is what stood out to me with his dedication from a young kid all the way up unt...

Rashid Mahazi & Jerome Khalaf from Suited & Booted TV join us this week after their recent launch of their Football podcast which has taken the country by storm and become the #1 Football show in the country. Two of the funniest and most knowledgeable guys on the game that help me dissect the European Championships held in Germany, predictions around this year's premier league and talking...

Luke Dyson known as Dyson Ink on social media has achieved so much virality across his craft as a tattooist. Most people see the incredible skill and art across his realism tattoos, but I see a guy that is dedicated to his business and knows how to market his product. Luke Dyson is one of those guys you go to when you need life advice cause its likely he has been through either the same thing or h...

Rachid from Tedsthetics is connecting the country with his humour across his viral clips about Australian culture, locations and real life experience. He is intuitive to his surroundings and his measure with his delivery has seen his social media following explode over the last couple of years. Viral content consistently is not easy and the journey of Rachid is nothing but hard work given he enter...

Peter 'Pistol' Hooley has an incredibly powerful basketball story that provides real insight into majority of athlete's endeavour's to the top of their field. This podcast isn't just for the Basketball fan as the show entails working through challenges, setbacks and how to push through to see the good in everything. Pistol won an NBL championship with Melbourne United and was what I like to call h...

This is an episode filled with EURO 2024 mayhem with some bold predictions and insights on a tournament that could be anyone's. Kat Sasso joins me again where we go through each group to look at qualification, who we think are dark horses for the tournament and our players to watch which could light up the EURO 2024 stage in Germany. We also cover the end of the European domestic season at club le...

Tayo Ricci's wild ride of social media has been nothing short of amazing over the past 2 years. He has developed over 15 million followers across all his social channels by his version of looking into human psychology and what the brain is drawn to for viral clips. No doubt a master of his trade but the level of intelligence Tayo exemplifies within this episode highlights his success and his level...

Zinedine Machach has lit the A-League on fire for Melbourne Victory this season as they embark on another Grand Final appearance. Tony Popovic’s backing for Zizou was what has been pivotal to the Marseille born star’s fancy foot work, creativity and goals which has made him arguably one of the most impactful signings across the A-League. His humility, talent and laid back character highlight...

Steven Baker was as fierce, tough and truly loved by his own as much as any AFL player over the last 25 years. He has such an incredible story of getting into the an AFL set up which was a longshot to missing his first training session with the Saints after a night out with Barry Hall and Aussie Jones. People forget Steven Baker won a Best n Fairest at the Saints and played over 200 games includin...

Sooshi Mango is Australia's fastest growing comedy trio with ethnic based humour that has caught the world by storm. Joe Salanitiri, Carlo Salanitiri and Andrew Manfre have just finished coming off an international tour which highlights how big this group has gotten over the years, They are beginning another Australian tour and whilst we cover that in this episode we talk...

Taylor Adams epitomises a fierce midfielder in the AFL that leaves no stone unturned when it comes to preparation and performance. His incredible career has spanned across three clubs including the Giants, Collingwood and now the famed Sydney Swans. In this episode Tay breaks down why and how the Collingwood moved which had a few exclusives around the discussions had internally before th...

Trigger Warning - Suicide Is Spoke Of In This Episode. This might be the most moving episode and open conversation we have ever had on this show. Lauren McDonough shares her story of battling with mental illness and her attempt at suicide which she was incredibly lucky to escape. Her outlook on the mental health system in Australia was incredibly insightful as she talks through a taboo topic which...

Britt Cutts known as Britt Active has built an incredible platform for fitness with her own Body Active App which helps guides all users to keep accountability and getting in shape. Her own personal branding has attracted companies like Adidas whom she travels the world with as a fitness trainer as she continues to soar in the industry empowering women in the wellness space. Britt is one of a kind...

Terry Antonis was already a star in Australian Football at the age of 10 winning a competition with Adidas and getting the chance to train with David Beckham. Becks went on to say he had not seen talent in a kid so young for a long time which made headlines in Australia. Terry trained everyday with his dad and it wasn't easy for a kid with so much spotlight and pressure on him but that ended build...

Shane Pace is none other than a content king, business mogul and full-blown addict to fitness. Shane has gained over 1.6 million followers on Instagram by pushing his own way of life through exercise. At 14, Shane, would wake up at 4am go for a run and come back at 5am and go for a swim all before school started. His level of dedication has developed an incredible mind that is only accustomed to h...