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Losses & GaynsWhy Do I Sabotage My Success?We’ve all been there - everything’s going well: your fitness is on point, your diet’s locked in, work’s thriving… and then, suddenly, it all unravels. In this episode, Louis and Connor get real about self-sabotage. We dive into why we sometimes sabotage our own progress and what’s really behind those moments when it all falls apart. From personal stories of hitting highs and then spiralling, to practical tips on how to break the cycle, we’re sharing our struggles and strategies for finally getting out of our own way. If you’ve ever felt like your succes...
2025-05-1541 minLosses & GaynsFrom Drought to Dickfest. Is My Sex Life Healthy?In this episode, we dive deep into the shame, confusion and chaos that can come with inconsistent sex drives - from long dry spells to sudden spikes in activity.Connor gets real about slut-shaming himself, questioning his motivations for sex, and wondering whether there’s a universal playbook for what’s “normal” in the bedroom. Spoiler: there isn’t.What starts as a casual convo quickly turns into a full-blown therapy session for Connor lol. Expect reflection, vulnerability, a bit of oversharing, and a reminder that your relationship with sex is yours to define.Leave us...
2025-05-0143 minLosses & GaynsWhat Is The Perfect Morning Routine? (Or Do We Even Need One?!)In this episode, we’re asking the question that haunts every wellness reel and productivity guru: is there really such a thing as the perfect morning routine?We break down our own routines - one hinged, one unhinged - and talk about whether these routines actually help or just stress us out even more. We also get into the performative nature of influencer mornings (you know the ones) and why they sometimes just make us feel like shit.If you’ve ever felt guilty for not waking up at 5am with a gratitude list and a pr...
2025-04-1645 minLosses & GaynsDaddy Issues!In this episode, Connor & Louis dive into their personal experiences with their dads, how those relationships shaped them (for better or worse), and what they've done to work through it. They ask the big question: Can you ever truly free yourself from daddy issues, or are they just part of your DNA now?Plus, they play a round of Pump & Dump: Parenting Edition - for example, throwing cheese on babies to stop them crying...Hit play for deep chats, some questionable wisdom, and a few laughs along the way.🎧 Listen, follow, comment and let...
2025-04-0343 minLosses & Gayns8 Steps to Look & Feel Your Best (Forever)Want to look and feel the best you ever have—and actually keep it that way? In this episode, we’re breaking down the 8 essential steps to transforming your body and mindset for the long haul. From setting the right goals to defining your values, boundaries, and habits, we’ll show you how to build a sustainable approach that lasts through to old age.Join me and Louis as we get real about what actually works and give you the practical, no-BS guide to feeling amazing in your body—now and for life.Follow for more fit...
2025-03-2044 minLosses & GaynsHow GAYNS Exposed MeGAYNS just turned one, and in true reflective fashion, I’m pulling back the curtain on what this past year has really been like. From the strengths that made GAYNS thrive to the weaknesses that nearly derailed me, this episode is an honest look at how building this brand has exposed me—for better or worse.I’m breaking down:💪 The qualities that made GAYNS work (and the ones that didn’t)🙃 The biggest struggles and unexpected challenges🎢 The hardest moment of the year—and how I got through it🎉 The surprise wins I never...
2025-03-0652 minLosses & GaynsAddicted to More: Rock Bottom, Reinvention & The Fight For FulfilmentIn this episode, we ask each other the questions that matter most. Connor challenges Louis to open up about the role addiction has played in his life, leading to a deep dive into his past gambling addiction. In return, Louis asks Connor if he's truly happy—which forces him to confront his own struggles with ambition, self-worth, and the feeling that he won’t be happy until he's unlocked his full potential.Tune in for laughs, lessons, and the cost of being addicted to more!You can also follow us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Instagram & TikT...
2025-02-2048 minLosses & GaynsLove, Lifting & Lessons: Dating & Fitness Regrets!If only we could have listened to this episode a decade ago! We would have gone about our dating and fitness journeys completely differently! Both questions this week prompted us to look back on our love lives from a straight vs gay pov and how we went about our building our bodies back then vs how we would do it now. Cheeky round of Pump & Dump at the end of course featuring Fitness Astrology (lol) and plant based protein powder!If you're a gay that wants growth and a giggle then give us a comment and a...
2025-02-0656 minLosses & GaynsHow The F*CK Do You Motivate Yourself?!Big Daddy Louis is back and the boys break down why motivation is just a pipe dream and how inner confidence is different from outer confidence and how you can cultivate it to build a more secure version of you! Starting with The Question Is and finishing with a round of Pump or Dump, if you're gay and want growth and a giggle, the boys have go you covered.You can follow us on Spotify, Instagram & TikTok on @connorminney @louisrennocks @lossesandgayns and don't forget to leave us a comment on Spotify if you enjoyed!
2025-01-2353 minLosses & GaynsGay Commandments for 2025In a slightly more light-hearted solo episode than the last, Connor talks us through 10 Commandments we should be living by as gays in 2025 to live better than we did in 2024! Always with context and always self deprecating, Connor draws on his and others' pain points to offer an alternative way of thinking...If you're a gay that wants growth and a giggle then give us a comment and a follow!You can follow us on Spotify, Instagram & TikTok on @connorminney @louisrennocks @lossesandgayns
2025-01-0935 minLosses & Gayns12 Lessons For LifeLouis pissed off on holiday for Christmas and left Connor to film on his own! But according to Connor, it ended up being his favourite episode yet. Connor looks back through his 2024 journal in order to extract 12 lessons he's had to learn this year the hard way!
2024-12-1243 minLosses & GaynsHow To Turn Your Life AroundWe loved your questions in this one! If you're at a point in your life where your self confidence, career or life in general is not where you want it to be then this episode is for you. We look back on our own personal experiences and what changes we had to make to turn our lives around! We also talk about whether nice guys really do finish last and, as always, a quick fire round of Pump & Dump so you always know how to navigate health and fitness trends!Follow us on Spotify and leave us...
2024-12-1250 min
Avoiding My Anxiously Attached BoyfriendFrom GRNDHOUSE to GAYNS: Connor MinneyIn this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Connor Minney for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about LGBTQ+ community dynamics, fitness culture, and personal growth.🏋️♂️ Gym Culture & Gay Spaces: Why do gay and queer communities have such a conflicted relationship with gym culture? Connor dives into the legacy and evolution of these spaces.👀 Validation & Body Image: A deep dive into the quest for physical perfection, the double standards of fitness ideals, and how this affects self-worth and community interactions.🏳️🌈 Creating Inclusive Spaces with "Gayns": From founding "Gayns" to discussing the need for queer-friendly spaces outside of nightl...
2024-12-091h 14Losses & GaynsShall I Tone Down My Gayness Or Blackness?In this episode we dish the tea on our previous failed business! Also, can you really be your authentic self in the work place? We discuss our experiences being gay or black in professional environments and how we’ve had to make ourselves more palatable. We talk about the trade off of fulfilment for financial security, the reality of starting your own business and whether it’s all it’s cracked up to be!Follow us, leave a comment and give us your questions! We want to hear from you!
2024-11-2844 minLosses & GaynsI’ve Been Single For 12 Years. Is It Gay Culture Or Is It Me?Ok the questions on this ep really got us going! How do you let go of aesthetic goals in favour of performance based goals when you've tried to be bigger or smaller your whole life?! And if you've been single for a while and are wondering whether it's you or gay culture, be prepared to be read to filth. Can't forget as well a cheeky game at the end where we decide whether chanting in yoga, mouth taping, sleep tracking apps and more are getting pumped or dumped!
2024-11-1448 minLosses & GaynsDo I Have Sh*t Genetics Or Am I Not Working Hard Enough?!In this episode we actually got into a bit of an argument! What role do genetics have to play and what can you do about it if yours aren't playing ball?! Is there anything you can do to improve it or do you just have to accept your limitations? Connor & Louis have two different perspectives!We also talk about what to do when you literally don't have any time to workout and that's not even an excuse! We talk you through the steps you can take to find time or improve the time that you do have...
2024-10-3146 min
The Jack Murley Sports ShowThe One with Connor MinneyAs the man behind GAYNS and a serial fitness entrepreneur, it’s fair to say that Connor Minney is a person who lives and breathes the industry.
But Connor’s own journey in fitness – one that had its origins in the unique world of the performing arts – has been quite a ride itself, which is why we’re so delighted to get him on the podcast for a chat today.
And honestly, this is a conversation that’s full of a bit of everything – the reality of life in the fitness industry, the joys and challenges of...
2024-10-3031 minLosses & GaynsI Won't Stop Partying But It’s Killing My Goals!Ok this episode ended up being all about balance! If it’s even possible when you really care about a goal, if so, to what degree, and are you willing to accept your personal limitations if you’re someone that’s not very good at having it? We also had to hold our question contributor accountable when it seems like they could be lying to themselves about their party habits. You can’t fool Connor, he's been there.As always finishing with a quick fire round of Pump Or Dump featuring cereal, Hyrox and 75 Hard!
2024-10-1639 minLosses & GaynsWellbeing Gives Me The Ick!In this episode, Connor & Louis answer your questions around wellbeing trends, why they may give you the ick and whether they're right for you. They also get asked whether they do therapy, if they like it and why they do it!
2024-10-0341 minLosses & GaynsMy Boyfriend Wants To Sleep With Ripped Guys But I'm Not RippedIn episode four, Connor & Louis answer questions around body comparison, how its shown up for them and how to let go of it, plus what to do if your boyfriend wants to open up the relationship with guys who are ripped but you aren't feeling comfortable in your own skin.
2024-09-0240 minLosses & GaynsWhat's Worse, Party Drugs or Steroids?In this episode, Connor & Louis break down the reality of steroids, how to tell which influencers are on them or not, why you want to know, and the legal and ethical arguments in relation to alcohol, smoking and drugs.
2024-07-3138 min
All Out with Jon DeanCONNOR MINNEY: The gay man's fitness coach, hard lessons from business, and sleeping with the body you wish you hadThis week we sit down with gay man's fitness coach, entrepreneur and head honcho at GAYNS run club, Connor Minney. Connor shares he’s just come off the back of the worst year of his life, as the business he co-founded 3 years ago came up against some serious market pressures. Ever the entrepreneur, Connor has gone solo and started a new fitness brand and weekly run club called GAYNS, offering an online community and Saturday meet-up for gay men. We discuss how looking good, doesn't always equal feeling good; how comfortable it is for gay couples to show PDA, an...
2024-07-2245 minLosses & GaynsDo I Actually Want To Get Ripped Or Is It Cultural Pressure?In this month’s episode of the losses & gayns, Connor & Louis answer your questions surrounding how to deal with stubborn belly fat from a realistic point of view, how to have a healthier approach to looking and feeling good in the gay sphere and whether wanting to look ripped is actually what you want or it’s just a culture pressure you’re feeling.
2024-06-1836 minLosses & GaynsCan I Bulk And Still Be Clean When I Bottom?Daddy Louis & Fagony Aunt Connor break down your fitness and wellness questions and agonies and trauma dump the times they have accidentally let rip in the most awkward of fitness environments. Q1: I want to build muscle but I find it so hard being on a calorie surplus. It feels totally unnatural for my body and I always end up giving up. Is there something I’m doing wrong?Q2: How do I eat the diet my coach gave me to gain weight and still make sure I’m clean when I bott...
2024-04-2931 min
Whole Man AcademyEP062 - GRNDHOUSE CREW - MEN'S FITNESS AND MINDSETOn this week's pod we talk to four of the founders of GRNDHOUSE, the new online platform for strength based workouts you can do anywhere and anytime.
Listen in as we take a dive into the golden nuggets for men’s fitness, health, motivation and life lessons.
Here’s a bit about each of the guys making a difference in the world..
Louis Rennocks
With 13 years of fitness industry expertise, Louis knows a lot about hard work and commitment. A former karate-player-turned-dancer, Louis has a genuine passion for sport and fitness.
2021-02-261h 12
Ask Backwards PodcastAmerican Hustle vs. Wolf of Wall St.Caity Cassidy and Connor Minney talk American Hustle (2013) vs. Wolf of Wall Street, addressing their parallels in filming, casting, and American greed.
2020-12-2049 min
Into The SpotlightEpisode 11 - Maker from The Tinkerage with Andy PughAndy Pugh is a lifelong maker, creative and teacher. He is a one of the most supportive voices in the maker community, and seems to connect just about every maker across the globe.We had a great conversation with Andy about his story, how he found the maker community, the maker movement, creativity, art, why we make and so much more. Enjoy!Mentions: Lovespoons Jimmy Diresta The Repair Shop Al's hack shack Bob Clagett David Picciuto Make It Soph Andy Birkey Jenni Swiss Laura Kampf April Wilkerson Jamie Reader Duncan Band Joe Garnett Brett McAfee...
2020-11-091h 22Ask Backwards PodcastSad Guy CinemaThis weeks episode hosted by Caity Cassidy with guest Connor Minney as they discuss some of their top sad guy cinema picks.
2020-11-051h 00Ask Backwards PodcastHalloween HorrorCaity Cassidy and Aaron Bratcher host this weeks Halloween special, welcoming back guests Connor Minney and Alex Kelly. *SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD** as they review horror franchises, genre influencing directors, and current favorites for horror/thrillers as they run through a hearty list of horror recommendations.
2020-11-011h 12Ask Backwards PodcastTarantino TalkCaity Cassidy and Aaron Bratcher launch their first episode of the Ask Backwards podcast. Featuring guests Connor Minney and Alex Kelly, they discuss their reviews and rankings of Quinten Tarantino's written and directed films.
2020-10-211h 01