Callum Smith

TheFunk-Cast

Sports EN ↓ 42 episodes

The Funk-Cast is for people who train — or want to train — and use training as a lens to talk honestly and optimistically about modern life.

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Callum Smith

Episodes

Episode 17: I got my Black belt 09.07.2025 30:01

Solocast detailing my whole BJJ journey, my favourite solo one yet . I love BJJ and my story getting into it please listen and enjoy

Episode 16: Arran Jordan BJJ Black belt 22.06.2025 2:35:29

Arran is one of next generation MMAs most talented members to ever set foot through the doors. He rose to purple belt in under 2 years, and now still actively trains + coaches as a first degree black belt under Paul Rimmer. We talk about his BJJ journey, his life taking on a family business at 21 and of course in the last hour a lot of politics. I loved this conversation and hope you do too!

Episode 15: MMA CW World Champion Liam Gittins 16.06.2025 1:23:47

Joined by Bantamweight professional MMA Cage Warriors Champion, first in a series of guests of Next Generations MMAs rising stars. Hope you enjoy listening to a convo between us and gain some insight from his very experienced and accomplished career thus far

Episode 14: Ireland NHS and Addiction 30.05.2025 1:17:40

Andy is a good friend of mine, a very intelligent, thoughtful and talented person. Please give this a listen

Episode 13: World record real life Forest Gump 14.05.2025 1:37:05

I am rarely speechless and Rob Pope my guest for this episode left me that way. He is the first and only ever person to perfectly emulate Forest Gumps run across the length of the USA 5x just like in the film coast to coast, he also holds the world record for the fastest marathon as a character at 2:36 at London Marathon 2018. Rob is truly one in 8 billion, some insane life lessons in what simplic...

Episode 12: BJJ & Capital investing- CEO Jonny Clark 28.04.2025 40:41

Sorry for the poor audio and 40 mins, we originally shot for 2.5 hours but the video dropped off at 40 and microphones did not connect. Still worth a listen however! Please give this a share and review if you enjoyed

EPISODE 11: ELITE MMA FIGHTER BREAKDOWNS 11.04.2025 1:10:28

My first guest is the great MMA mind that is Carl Mounfield, Owner of @BeatdownBreakdowns Carl has worked with the likes of Paddy the Baddy, Meatball Molly and Neiman Gracie. He also holds a purple belt in BJJ & 10+ years of training in the sport.

Episode 10: POST-UFC LONDON & COMPETING 03.04.2025 33:48

Guest recommendation?

Episode 9: UFC and 1/2 Marathons 22.03.2025 28:27

UFC predictions and love for the guys fighting and my story of running marathons motivating my sam for her first 1/2 marathon

Episode 8: WW3??? 04.03.2025 47:40

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Episode 7: If I Could Start MMA again, Here’s What I’d Do Differently 23.02.2025 27:15

Comment what next?

Episode 6: Primeminister Funk 20.02.2025 44:21

Guests? Comment below

Episode 5: Hardest belt to get in BJJ & My Journey 12.02.2025 41:46

Very personal episode if you want to know my BJJ/MMA journey hope you enjoy!