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Project Possible with Rich LeighF**K CANCER: how to stop waiting to die and start living - The King of ChemoWhat would you do if you were told you had five years to live?At just 30 years old, Iain Liam Ward - better known online as The King of Chemo - was diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer and given a five-year life expectancy. That was five and a half years ago.Since then, he’s turned his diagnosis into a mission: raising millions for charity, building a community of millions online, and proving what’s possible when you stop waiting to die - and start living.
2025-10-272h 01
RunPodThe Power Playlist! Iain Liam WardThis week on The RunPod PowerPlaylist, Jenni welcomes an unstoppable force - Iain Ward, aka The King of Chemo. Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, Iain isn’t just fighting - he’s running. Running to raise awareness, to raise funds, and to prove that purpose can outrun even the darkest diagnosis.Iain’s playlist is what he calls “Licorice Allsorts” - a mix of upbeat tracks with a strong lean into rock. Think powerful riffs, driving beats, and tunes that light a fire in your legs when you need it most.Tune in, turn it up...
2025-08-0608 minRunPodThe King of Chemo - Iain Liam WardEach week on RunPod Jenni meets someone remarkable, inspiring, and fascinating - and this episode is no exception.Joining us in the studio wearing his signature crown is Iain Liam Ward, better known as The King of Chemo.Diagnosed with brain cancer in 2019, Iain made a bold decision: instead of slowing down, he launched a mission to break the world record for the most money ever raised for charity through running. Since then, he’s completed marathon after marathon-often while undergoing treatment-proving that cancer might change your life, but it doesn’t have to stop it...
2025-08-0151 min
Bush & BanterIain Ward - The King of Chemo’s Push for a Charity World Record and Running the Great World RaceIn this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Iain Ward—known to his millions of followers as The King of Chemo. His motto? "I have cancer, not excuses." Iain is an extreme athlete pushing the limits of human endurance—and time itself. He recently completed The Great World Race, running 7 marathons on 7 continents in just 7 days. Now, he's training for an even bigger challenge: running 52 miles in all 52 countries and territories of Europe, in 52 weeks. And after that? The BIG one—a full circumnavigation of the globe using only human power, all while aiming to break the world record for th...
2025-03-181h 25
Getting ThereIain Ward: The King of Chemo | Season 4, Episode 4Today, we have an extraordinary guest whose story is both inspiring and deeply moving. Iain Liam Ward, also known as the King of Chemo, was diagnosed with brain cancer but chose to turn his diagnosis into a mission of purpose. He’s now on a quest to break the world record for raising the most money for charity ever. In this episode, we’ll talk about everything from his diagnosis to his incredible drive to live, his fundraising journey, and how he's using his life to make an impact. Get ready to be inspired by Iain’s courage, resilience, and un...
2024-09-181h 09
The RazReportIain Ward, The King Of Chemo Shares His Incredible Story "I am the luckiest man alive"In this inspiring episode Jason Raznick sits down with Iain Liam Ward, the "King of Chemo," who shares his incredible journey of resilience and positivity in the face of terminal brain cancer. Discover how Iain:- Turned his diagnosis into an opportunity to raise money for charity through social media- Embraces life's challenges with an adventurous spirit and unwavering determination- Spreads a powerful message of focusing on what you can control and taking action to make a differenceIain's story is a testament to the strength of t...
2024-08-0649 min
DL LINK2024.07.25 – “Sticking two fingers up at cancer” – Iain Liam Ward, ‘The king of chemo’ | Brain cancer warrior
2024-07-2529 min
Thursday BreakfastCommons Social Change Library, RMIT Workers Strike, Indonesia’s Dehumanisation of West Papuans, Disability and Trans Solidarity with PalestineAcknowledgement of Country// Headlines// We replay Spike’s conversation from November last year with Iain MacIntyre from the Commons Social Change Library. The Commons Social Change Library is a service that documents the collective wisdom of people who have engaged in social change struggles and campaigns in so-called Australia and the world, and is committed to making that information free and accessible to support the fight against social injustice. Today, we played part one of Spike’s interview with Iain, where they discussed a definition of social change and free and accessible information. They also discussed why documenting struggles helps us ach...
2024-03-2700 min
The Straight Talking Dr PodcastIain Liam Ward (The King of Chemo): Finding purpose through a terminal diagnosisIain Liam Ward (AKA TheKingofChemo) is a fitness trainer, Youtuber and genuinely the most inspirational person I have ever had the chance of meeting.After signing up to a medical trial in 2020, Iain underwent an MRI scan and was given a shock diagnosis of Stage 3 brain cancer. He was given a prognosis of 5 years. Instead of letting this consume him, he set off on a mission to break as many fundraising records as he possibly can. In today's episode:Iain takes us through what a diagnosis can teach you about how to approach l...
2022-10-1850 min
The Brian Keane Podcast#388: The King of Chemo Iain Ward on Using Fitness Challenges To Get Over The Pity Party and The Power Of Your Mindset When Handling Difficult Situations! "3 years left to live, 2 records to break, 2.3 million to raise and 0 excuses" Iain Liam Ward was diagnosed with brain cancer in May 2020 and has spent the last two years raising money for cancer research with his incredible fitness challenges. He's trying to break the world record for the most money raised for cancer; but he isn't asking people for donations (although he's grateful for them), instead he is trying to gain more social media followers so he can reach out to big brands that will sponsor him for races and donate that money to...
2022-07-0454 min
Energized Show#282 SURVIVING BRAIN CANCER & WORLD RECORD AMBITIONS Ft IAIN LIAM WARD!What is up and welcome to the latest Energized Show! On this episode we have Iain Liam Ward on the show. Iain tells us his story about how he found out he had brain cancer, survived it and how he now aims to break two world records for the London marathon. This isn't one of our typical sports show but the Iain's story is not to be missed. Check it out and as always Stay Energized!
2020-10-2844 minEnergized Show#281 WHO IS THE UFC's G.O.A.T? Ft IAIN LIAM WARD!What is up and welcome to the latest Energized Show! On this episode with Iain Liam Ward we discuss all the action from UFC 254 as Khabib retained his UFC LW Belt and then announced his retirement. We also look at who can potentially become the next LW champ and Who is the real P4P GOAT! Check it out, enjoy, subscribe for more and as always Stay Energized!
2020-10-2645 min