The Unlaced Podcast with Jake Barker-Daish

Jack Jenkins is rising in the UFC after 2 fights and 2 wins as we head into the Sydney UFC card in September. Jack just beat a really trick opponent in Jamall Emmers at a UFC Fight Night in Jacksonville which has now given momentum to our Australian star leading into his next confirmed fight at UFC Sydney. Jack and I have had a crazy few weeks hanging out with the Nelk Boys which we dive into alon...

A podcast that encompassed probably more of a celebration for the incredible last 12 months of achievement for my great friend, Jamie Maclaren. If you didn't know, Jamie just broke the A-League goal scoring record as he now sits on 143 goals one above previous record holder Besart Berisha. The last season of football has shown the ups and downs in the game for Jamie, experiencing challenge off fie...

Josh Garlepp and Harold Fitzgerald are 2 out of the 3 from the Kick It Forward platform which holds over 300k followers on social media. These guys might just be some of the most comical and creative people in Australia who are taking over the internet with their variety of skits that encapsulate Australian culture, sport and general behaviours. These guys not only fascinate me due to their humour...

100 episodes guys we did it! thankyou so much for your continued support and loyalty to the show. We decided to flip the script for the 100th show with an idea that spurred back around the time of the 20th episode from my friend Sebastian Gotch who wanted to interview me. This was something I had never felt comfortable on opening up about it due to still healing from the passed in regard to my soc...

Beau McCreery is nearing 50 games for the famous Collingwood Football Cub after being drafted back in 2020. Beau's story is fascinating after missing out on his draft year and almost giving up on the possibility of AFL and move into a more permanent career as a carpenter. Despite changes all around the club in his first year to Beau's admission the environment, coach and playing group couldn't be...

Josh Bruce exemplifies resilience across the AFL after fighting through trades to two different clubs and various serious injury setbacks including an ACL tear in 2021 which led to missing the Grand Final. In this episode I was incredibly grateful how raw and honest Josh was opening up about his highs and lows in the game including receiving death threats only a couple of weeks ago from weak indiv...

Jack Ziebell is a tough, fierce and loyal competitor that in some fans eyes epitomizes what a shinboner means to the North Melbourne Football Club. It has been a rocky road at North over the last few years, but Jack has remained a key performer to help drive the footy club back into a direction of excitement for its fans. Jack takes us through his AFL journey, captaining North Melbourne and the ne...

Alex 'Poatan' Pereira is currently a top 10 pound for pound fighter in the UFC and is the former Middleweight Champion of the World who has now moved up into the Light Heavyweight division. A story nothing short of amazing with a harsh upbringing in the favelas of Brasil which saw Alex take a decision to step into kickboxing to look to build himself a better life path and avoid taking a wrong turn...

The lovely Kat Sasso is football mad and is well known for her football presenting skills across beIN Sports and SBS Sports for the world game. Kat is also a member of the Born Offside Podcast which covers every blade of grass across all the major football leagues in the world which showcases her knowledge and humour. Throughout this episode we focus in on the A-League Men's Grand Final, Champions...

Tommy Bugg is a former AFL player for the GWS Giants, Melbourne Demons and Carlton Football Clubs along with being one of my oldest and best friends. Its tradition having Tommy on the show once a year who is constantly growing and achieving new heights in a field people told him to not pursue. Tommy is the founder and CEO of Zooz Group which is a global influencer management company that has a gra...

Jimmy Crute is one of the most well-known Australian's to be in the UFC and has had such an impactful journey throughout his tenure. Growing up Jimmy was fascinated by the UFC and only had one goal which was to fight the best of the best in the Octagon. An expert in Jiu Jitsu with a desire to go and let his hands fly every time he fights in the UFC Light Heavy Weight division. There is now a focus...

Nick Russian is one of the best in the business when it comes to hospitality, networking and finding perfection in his businesses. Owner of the famed Bar Bambi in Melbourne which won 'Best Bar in Australia' in 2022 after only being open 12 months tells you the knowledge and experience Nick has across the market. Nick fell short of his AFL dreams due to a broken back and the experienced gained from...

Todd Murphy's rise in the Cricketing world is nothing short of remarkable after an impressive 12 months across all formats of cricket that led to selection for Australia's test tour in India. Todd was raised in Moama in New South Wales and currently bowls left arm off spin for the Victorian Bushrangers along with the Sydney Sixers in the BBL. Getting the call up to the Australian Cricket team caug...

You can't not admire a guy with Nic Newman's journey into the AFL. Everything outside of the traditional pathway into the system, Nic definitely had to rely on self-belief and hope that an opportunity into the AFL world would open up after going undrafted. Sydney picked Nic in the rookie draft in 2015 which brough forward a lot of learning along with his first opportunity to make a mark on the lea...

Harry Grant is only 25 years old which is hard to believe given the accomplishments and the character displayed by the Melbourne Storm Hooker.  Harry has now played 50 games in the NRL and already has an Origin Series win along with a World Cup medal to his name. In some regards its hard to believe how quickly success has found Harry, however, if you look at his journey from his childhood in Yeppo...

Rashid Mahazi & Fahid Ben Khalfallah were a part of the treble winning season for Melbourne Victory in 2015. In this episode we cover all the important, exciting and relevant topics around football in Australia which isn't always highlighted enough by mainstream media. Both of these guys have a deep love and passion for the game which is shown in the depths of conversation we have in this epis...

Louis Phillips has broken the algorithm of Instagram with his small to medium distance running content which helps provide education, motivation and tips. In the space of 3 months Louis has seen a rise from 20k followers to over 200k with his powerful and vulnerable messaging that is helping all of us get off the couch and outside exercising. Louis has been making content for years and has always...

Heath Shaw lived up to his family name in the AFL after retiring from the game with a Premiership, 2x All Australian and 325 games across the Pies and Giants. Without doubt, Heath is one of the great personalities around footy as we preview the upcoming 2023 AFL season as well as talk through his stellar career across the half back flank. This episode was hilarious as Heath gave insight into the R...

Liz Parnov is a 2x Olympian and former World Youth top prospect at Pole Vault. Liz's story is incredible and unique as she was trained to be the best by former World Champion and her dad, Alex Parnov. A sport that challenges mentality and athleticism, Liz has endured it all on the world stage and has now recently taken up retirement. In her new lease of life, she can be found currently on Australi...

Adam Taggart and I first met at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) at 15 years old. When Tags came in you just knew he was born to score goals and 14 years later the man has been doing that all around the world. Making the Socceroo World Cup Squad in 2014 in Brasil, Adam Taggart soared to stardom and through stints at Fulham and in Korea he has built a pedigree that is built to soar in the A-...

Luke Shuey is the captain of the West Coast Eagles in the AFL. A humble, hardworking and honest athlete that has exemplified that through effort you can find success at the highest level. Luke was drafted at pick 18 back in 2008 to the Eagles and through his assessment felt a long way off the best in the game in his early years. Fast forward to 2023, Luke, is now one of the lead midfielders in the...

Sabrina Fredericks burst onto the AFLW scene 6 years ago with her power, athleticism & goal-kicking. However, Sabrina is much more than just a footy player with her focus across her own business, growing the AFLW movement and her openness and ambassadorship to be completely yourself. This conversation had so much depth as we go into Sabs footy career and being proudly gay in a society that is...

Claude Fabiano has taken the football content scene by storm with his Podcast called Born Offside along side his Football Presenting roles with both Optus Sport and SBS. You may have seen Claude feature throughout the World Cup on SBS interviewing the likes of Harry Kewell, Mark Schwarzer and Graham Arnold. Still being in his mid 20's it is highly impressive to see Claude in lead presenter roles p...

Pretty amazing way to sign off our year with Socceroo and World Cup Star, Mat Leckie. An incredible World Cup campaign which was led with some of Leckie's brilliance and of course the important goal against Denmark which sent the Socceroos into the knockout stages which we talk through. Lecks is now back in Aus and ready to soar with Melbourne City as we discuss his career to date, his return to t...

 It's that time of year, Christmas. A time to be with close ones and tell your mates you love them. This week I am joined by two of my best mates in Kevin Coombes and Andrew Duch as we celebrate the year that was and reflect on each other's journey throughout. This chat was electric, filled with laughs, stories and just utter craziness. It is very underrated telling your best mates how much you ap...