WNBF UK PODCAST

In this episode of the WNBF UK Podcast, we’re joined by two British Champion natural bodybuilders and experienced prep coaches who have recently launched an exciting new coaching service. Together, we dive into the heart of natural bodybuilding with the topic: "Why We Compete Naturally." We explore their personal journeys as athletes, their reasons for choosing natural competition, and the importa...

EPISODE 1 2025 - Join Sarah Glanville, WNBF UK's Podcast Host as she interviews WNBF UK President Steff Noble on how 2024 season went and whats in store for the biggest WNBF UK year yet 2025! For full breakdown of all classes and criteria please see your division on the website here www.wnbfuk.com For the latest news follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wnbf_uk/ For Posing and Stage pr...

WE ARE BACK with Episode 7 of Season 3 of the WNBF UK Podcast! In episode 7 we sit down with an incredible First Timer not only won our mens physique overall title in June, but he was awarded the very first pro card ever to be given out at our first timers championships - WNBF Pro Koio Boateng. In todays podcast we cover: Kojo's training history? Initial discovery and interest in bodybuilding What...

WE ARE BACK with Episode 6 of Season 3 of the WNBF UK Podcast! In episode 6 we sit down with WNBF UK Judge & 2021/22 Mr Golden Era - Ryan Sapstead. This conversation is full of hints and tips from the judges table, designed to give you a real understanding of what the WNBF UK judges are looking for this season. We also touch upon Ryan's own competive plans and experience. Tune in to hear all a...

WE ARE BACK with Episode 5 of Season 3 of the WNBF UK Podcast! In episode 5 we sit down with 2023 First Timers Junior Champion - Ben Brown. This chat is packed with fantastic advice for first time competitors and aspiring competitors. In todays episode we talk all things:  Ben's journey to find bodybuilding Ben's first experience of prep last year Prepping yourself - the journey, the positives,...

WE ARE BACK with Episode 4 of Season 3 of the WNBF UK Podcast! In episode 4 we speak with the one and only Laura Lees - first timer to Worlds team athlete in 2023. Laura has tremendous potential which she showcased on the WNBF UK and Worlds stage last year. Alongside being a fantastic amatuer bodybuilder she runs her own business and is mum to two brilliant little boys. In todays episode we talk a...

WE ARE BACK with Episode 2 of Season 3 of the WNBF UK Podcast! In episode 3 we have a conversation with Vice president and Secretary Bob Bell and Tina Smith. We cover A brief history of the WNBF What it means to be to Bob & Tina to be a natural bodybuilder and to run a natural federation. The importance of Drug testing for natural bodybuilding The ins and outs of the WNBF policy The...

WE ARE BACK with Episode 2 of Season 3 of the WNBF UK Podcast! In episode 2 we continue our conversations with last years First Timer Champions - First Timer Figure & Overall Womens Champion Ellena Betson @ellena.betson! Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: Ellena's mindset as she approached the stage for the first time at WNBF UK First Timers last year What...

WE ARE BACK with Season 3 of the WNBF UK Podcast! In episode 1 we had to start with our 2023 Teen Bodybuilding Champion and Overall First Timers Bodybuilding Champion Josh Campbell @joshc_fit! Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: What inspired Josh to choose the WNBF UK First Timers for his debut show Josh's first prep leading into it? Mentally and physically tac...

In Episode 20, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we chat with one of the most experienced Natural Pro's actively competing today - Stuart McCulloch! Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: How Stuart found Natural Bodybuilding. Stuarts competitive journey through the decades! The changes Stuart has seen in the sport since 1996 to now Why Stuart has stuck with the WNBF...

In Episode 19, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we have a very special episode. We welcome our 2022 Worlds Team onto the podcast to share their experience and advice for Sundays Supernaturals competitors. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex presents the voices of the 2022 team: James Alabaster - 2022 Junior Bodybuilding British Champion Zoe Leeming-Watts - 2022 Womens Bodybuildin...

In Episode 18, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we chat with our very first Mens Physique Pro, crowned at the first Supernaturals in 2021 - Josh Croggon! Josh is making his return to stage after an 18mth off season. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: Update from `Josh since he last appeared on the WNBF UK Podcast in Series 1. Managing a long off season & the...

In Episode 17, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we sit down with two incredible natural competitors - the Taylor Brothers! Karl is a WNBF Pro, who won his Pro Card at Worlds in 2022. Anthony is our 2021 Supernaturals British Champion & 2022 Worlds Athlete. This was a fantastic chat about all things the Taylor Brothers journey and their passion for Natural Bodybuilding! Our host WNBF Athlete Sar...

In Episode 16, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we sit down with our very own 2022 Supernaturals Fitbody British Champion & WNBF Fitbody Pro - Kim Valente. This is a very powerful and open conversation about life as a masters female athlete, discussing everything from competitive spirit, to owning your energy & the menopause. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives...

In Episode 15, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we sit down with the one and only Stuart Love, WNBF UK Commercial Director and our Stage Manager every show day. This is a really insightful chat into the vision & work that has gone into building the WNBF UK over the past 3 years. Stuart, alongside Steff & Andy, has been intergral to making the WNBF UK what it is today. His unique perspective...

In Episode 14, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we spend an hour with our WNBF UK Junior British Champion & Worlds Athlete - James Alabaster. We have a great chat about James' journey into bodybuilding & the mindset behind the level up from Teens, to Juniors, to Open Mens at a Worlds level and beyond. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: Recap of the WNBF...

In Episode 13, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we have a great chat with WNBF Pro David Langsdale, recapping the First Timers Novice Championship & talking about Dave's plans for his Pro Debut season. Dave won his Pro Card at LA Worlds last year, and is passionate about showcasing the opportunities available within Natural Mens Physique and supporting competitors as they go through their own j...

In Episode 12, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we spend time looking back across the 2023 podcast season and pull together the advice of our athletes for our First Timer & Novice competitors ahead of Sundays Championship. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex talks us through the top 7 bits of advice from the team and deep dives into: HAVING A CLEAR PLAN FOR SHOW DAY ENJOYING...

In Episode 11, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we spend time with Steve Hall, WNBF UK Judge & Athlete. Steve is a huge name in the Natural Bodybuilding community, and through his own coaching business & podcast Revive Stronger, he has become a well respected figure in the sport. After a number of years competing with the WNBF UK, Steve stepped up into our judging panel in 2022 for both the...

In Episode 10, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we talk with Rebecca who leads & manages Get Flawless - the WNBF UK Official Stylist team. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: How Rebecca got into styling at bodybuilding shows How she started Get Flawless the official styling team for WNBF UK The team of incredible stylists that work for her at Get Flawless Ho...

In Episode 9, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we talk with our WNBF UK Official Tan team - Sarah & Phil at Muscle Tan UK. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: How Sarah & Phil started Muscle Tan UK How they became the official tanners for WNBF UK The importance of skin prep to a great tan What is involved if they choose to use Muscle Tan for their show ta...

In Episode 8, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we talk with our WNBF UK First Timers Figure Champion, Supernaturals Figure Runner Up & World LA Athlete Vicky Clarke! @fit,withvicky. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: Expectation of a first time competitor Vicky's experience of prep Competing for the first time when it is completely outside your comfort zone...

In Episode 7, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we chat to the one and only Jack Thorburn! Jack is our WNBF UK Supernaturals Mens Open Medium Champion & Worlds 4th Place Mens Open Middleweight! @jack_thorburn. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: Jack's fantastic 2022 competitive season Jack's 40 week prep and how this played into the success of his 2022 season...

In Episode 6, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we spent time with undeniably the greatest natural Female Bodybuilder in 2022 - our WNBF Pro Women's BB Overall Champion, Supernaturals Overall Female BB Champ & Pro Card Winner, not to forget her DFAC Pro Female Bodybuilder World Champion & NPA British Champion titles... ZOE LEEMING_WATTS! @the_natural_physique. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Gla...

In Episode 5, Season 2 of the WNBF UK Podcast we talk to our incredible Overall World Champion & newly crowned Men's Physique Pro - Charlie Brisbourne @charliebrisbourne. Our host WNBF Athlete Sarah Glanville @sarahglanvillex deep dives into: Charlies incredible 2022 season - Pro card win & Overall World Title win Charlie's decision to compete in 2022 and his considerations making the deci...