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Learning Bayesian StatisticsMaking Models More Efficient & Flexible, with Sean Pinkney & Adrian SeyboldtProudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch!Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free)Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free)Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work!Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways:Zero Sum constraints allow for better sampling and estimation in hierarchical models.Understanding the difference between population and sample means is crucial.A library for zero-sum normal effects would be beneficial.Practical solutions can...
2025-05-281h 12Learning Bayesian StatisticsMaking Models More Efficient & Flexible, with Sean Pinkney & Adrian SeyboldtProudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch!Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free)Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free)Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work!Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;) Takeaways:Zero Sum constraints allow for better sampling and estimation in hierarchical models.Understanding the difference between population and sample means is crucial.A library for zero-sum normal effects would be beneficial.Practical solutions can...
2025-05-281h 12
Step Inside This Riveting Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Jenny and Julie’s BBC Radio Dramas: On Baby Street, TwilightBaby.com and more by Julie Balloo, Jenny EclairPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/729832to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jenny and Julie’s BBC Radio Dramas: On Baby Street, TwilightBaby.com and more
Author: Julie Balloo, Jenny Eclair
Narrator: Linda Robson, Julie Balloo, Jenny Eclair, Graham Fellows, Ronni Ancona, Kevin Eldon, Claire Skinner, Kathy Burke, Paul Merton, Nicholas Parsons, Al Murray, Full Cast, Frances Barber
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 42 minutes
Release date: February 29, 2024
Genres: Drama
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of comedies and dramas about modern women’s lives and loves, starring Jenny Eclair Jenny Eclair is one of Britain’s most-loved stand-up comedians, and the first woman to win...
2024-02-296h 42
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaJenny and Julie’s BBC Radio Dramas: On Baby Street, TwilightBaby.com and more by Julie Balloo, Jenny EclairPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/729832 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jenny and Julie’s BBC Radio Dramas: On Baby Street, TwilightBaby.com and more Author: Julie Balloo, Jenny Eclair Narrator: Linda Robson, Julie Balloo, Jenny Eclair, Graham Fellows, Ronni Ancona, Kevin Eldon, Claire Skinner, Kathy Burke, Paul Merton, Nicholas Parsons, Al Murray, Full Cast, Frances Barber Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 42 minutes Release date: February 29, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A collection of comedies and dramas about modern women’s lives and loves, starring Jenny Eclair Jenny Eclair is one of Britain’s most-loved stand-up comedians, and the first woman...
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2023-09-172h 222023-08-102h 10Normalised Activity65 - Normalised Activity x WeMoveWeMove - to quote: "With eyes wide and a playground this big, how could 'Why?' be anything but 'How?' we move”. The opening statement from Chris and James' first publication.
Chris and James' have known each other since we’ve university, a big in-between seeing each other led to a reunion running in the lakes and 'WeMove' was born and an exploration started that would see stops across the globe.
With a background in photography, film making and fashion design mixed with a physical willingness to dive into whatever activity. As they have travelled they have opened door...
2023-08-042h 11Normalised Activity64. The Rugby Trainer - with Ben JohnOver the last couple of years Ben has developed a platform for young and old rugby players to help develop their skills and fitness.
A former professional rugby player for Welsh regional side Ospreys. His career cut short due to a series of concussions, he turned to his hand to becoming a personal trainer and later the head trainer at the Manor Gym in London.
We chat about rugby, coaching skills, life and playing the long game.
An all-round decent human, this was a good conversation beyond just rugby.
2023-07-281h 28Normalised Activity63. Are You Experienced? - with Laura NamvarYogi, Boxer, Surfer, Dietician, Ski diver, Box owner, Qualified for the CrossFit games, Owner of a sports wear brand.
The list does not do justice to Laura as a person. From not enjoying P.E. at school to bossing it in the squat rack. Have a listen as we talk to Laura about all of the above and more, and understanding that just because you haven't done something yet, doesn't mean you can't. Life is the adventure you make it and there is ALWAYS room for more exploration.
2023-07-071h 41Normalised Activity62. From dying twice, to the CrossFit games twiceSpencer Whiteley has been doing CrossFit now around 11 years after he stumbled across a CrossFit box whilst looking for a new gym soon after leaving the Army following 15 years of service.
He left the Army due to a near fatal injury whilst serving in Iraq in 2007. He needed 3 years in rehabilitation, and then once he could (just about) walk he was medically discharged from the Army. Having a long history of sport and physical exercise since school, it was only natural for him to speak out physical exercise. After starting CrossFit where he couldn't do an air...
2023-06-231h 48Normalised Activity61. The quest for fitness 2.0 - with Kegan Dillon & Michael BlevinsWe sat down and spoke with Michael Blevins, one half of Non Prophet, and Kegan Dillon a regular contributor to the output of Non Prophet. The conversation will go where it goes and it traveled! Fitting for two people who have looked into, written about and created discussion about endurance and the ability to endure. We did not have to endure this conversation though as the time flew.
Topics covered include; the separate yet overlapping entities that are fitness and health, what they might be and how 'industry' changes/shapes them. ChatGPT and its effect on programming, w...
2023-05-121h 52Normalised Activity60. The 180 Project - with Lindsey Middleton & Oakley WoodhouseWe are joined by Lindsay and Oakley from @180projectuk . To discuss the amazing work that is being carried out by the 180 Team.
The 180 project is a community recovery programme. Its vision is to help create lasting recovery for those caught in the vicious cycles of addiction, crime and prison.
Using Crossfit as both a tool and a catalyst to bring people together, to give them a view of a new lifestyle and instilling purpose and self value.
Combining Crossfit as a fitness program, providing education, therapy, life coaching and peer support. Individuals visibly...
2023-04-281h 27Normalised Activity59. Health, Happiness and Success - with Alec HarwoodWe had the pleasure of Alec Harwood joining us again for a chat about T-Cup for whom he is a director. T-Cup is an IT interface, that businesses and their employees can use to monitor, assess and implement change for individual and group wellbeing. Taking the knowledge and experience from his high level competitive CrossFit days in order to figure out how to help people be happier, healthier and more successful, applying an integrated holistic approach. Naturally, the conversation went were it went with the odd rabbit hole here and there, but the thread was one of the application...
2023-03-311h 42Normalised ActivityRoundtable 3: CrossFit - 10 years later, where are we at? - With Steven Fawcett, Alec Harwood, Mitchell Adams, Matt Rodwell.Join us as we sit down and chat to some of the UK’s CrossFit OGs, reflecting on the last 10 or so years in the sport.
Amongst the topics covered: What's changed in the way competition is set out. The changes in the route towards top tier competition for CrossFitters coming through the ranks and how that might differ compared to 10 years ago. The role/impact of social media on UK CrossFit and how that translates to the international stage and the CrossFit games.
And, is there life left in the old dogs yet😉?
2023-03-241h 31Normalised Activity57. If you know you know - with Lisa BoshardIf you know you know. But if you don't you should listen to this
https://www.instagram.com/lisa_boshard/
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2023-03-171h 41Normalised Activity56. A Marathon on Ice? - with Seth WiseRunning in its rawest state is free and available to all, barring disability, and even then people find away. So if we extrapolate that opportunity that presents itself as we step outside the front door where does it take you? How about a polar icecap?
Well that's where Seth Wise is heading, off to see Santa in the North Pole and take on the North Pole Marathon, where he will run 26.219 miles on the frozen water of the Atlantic ocean.
Why? Why not?!
Have a listen to Seth as he tells us how...
2023-03-101h 39Normalised Activity55. Do you want to be a stuntman? - with Ewan CallawaySo how do you train to be hit by a car? Tumble down a flight of stairs or weld a sword and die dramatically but not too dramatically?
Join us as we talk to Ewan Callaway - stuntman and all round good dude. As we discuss the in and outs of becoming and being a stuntman, the physical training involved and the specialist training on top of that.
It's fair to say making action scenes look and believable is a lot of hard work and not for the faint hearted or weak-minded.
2023-03-031h 24Normalised Activity54. Are you really CrossFit? - with Steven FawcettThis episode was originally scheduled to drop in a couple of weeks, but as we’re slap bang in the middle of the CrossFit open, it seemed apt to release it straight away. I can’t think of many people better to talk about CrossFit as a sport than Steven Fawcett.
Ste is an athlete, coach, programmer and has competed 3 times at CrossFit games. Founder of JST compete, co-owner of Fitr, and most recently the PRO programme manager for Mat Fraser’s HWPO training company. We dive straight into the difference between influencer and athlete and how being...
2023-02-241h 04Normalised Activity53. Burpees are not just for lockdown - with Lee HazardBurpees are not just for lockdown. With the gyms being closed Lee took to the humble/humbling burpee and showed that only boring people find Burpees boring. Using the original burpee as a template he has grown and developed it to provide whole body workouts that are both creative and testing. After returning to the gym he found his pushing strength was the same if not greater.
Have a listen as we discuss burpees, beard length, relatability and going from 800 followers to 104k followers in a fortnight.
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2023-01-131h 29
Enjoy A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Transformative.The Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy
Author: Various
Narrator: Janice Connolly, Gavin Webster, Helen Moon, Shobna Gulati, Fiona Clarke, Jason Manford, John Thomson, Chris Addison, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes
Release date: January 12, 2023
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
The hilarious BBC Radio comedy show where every sketch has been written by the public The complete series of the ground-breaking comedy series, which called for submissions from members of the public. With over 12,000 sketches sent in from 1,500 different people, The Show What You...
2023-01-125h 32Explore New Full Audiobooks in Literature, Comedy, Satire & ParodyThe Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy
Author: Various
Narrator: Janice Connolly, Gavin Webster, Helen Moon, Shobna Gulati, Fiona Clarke, Jason Manford, John Thomson, Chris Addison, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes
Release date: January 12, 2023
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
The hilarious BBC Radio comedy show where every sketch has been written by the public The complete series of the ground-breaking comedy series, which called for submissions from members of the public. With over 12,000 sketches sent in from 1,500 different people, The Show What You...
2023-01-125h 32Normalised Activity52. Strength is not a crime - with Zach Even-EshZach Even-Esh is an author, founder of The Underground Strength Gym & Creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification. Zach has trained consistently for over 30 years and has trained thousands of athletes all ages. He is held in the highest regard within his profession, and whilst this conversation was shorter than we’d have liked we’ll be back chatting with Zach soon for part 2!
2022-12-1633 minNormalised Activity51. Is it ok to swear? - with Hinley ChanPurpose, Winning, Cultural differences and Focusing energies.
Hinley is a UK CrossFitter who started with tennis, moved into teens CrossFit and won the 16-18 French throwdown in 2018 and has moved into the elite mens field. Coming 12th in the UK in last year's open. A member of one of the UK’s top CrossFit programming teams in Paul Warrior’s On The Program he also understands the benefits of CrossFit beyond the competition floor.
However to pigeon hole Hinley as just another CrossFitter would be a disservice to him. With a keen understanding around business and...
2022-12-092h 07Normalised Activity50. It just takes a spark - with Keith RussellWe are joined for our 50th episode by Keith Russell. From drinking and smoking to running 6.7km every hour on the hour for 89 hours. Keith's story is both remarkable and the realisation that anyone and everyone's life can change and should not be limited, it just takes a spark.
For Keith it was his Daughter Alanna. Alanna, severely disabled was often distant with Keith until they decided to fundraise to adapt their home for Alanna. They would do this by running the Dublin marathon, Alanna in her chair and Keith powering her forwards. They found their thing...
2022-12-021h 22Normalised Activity49. There is no secret - with Dan JohnJoin us as we speak to Dan John. Dan is an elite level strength and conditioning and weightlifting coach. He has lived through and directly seen many of the fitness fashions and fads. He is a best selling author with over 15 published titles and countless articles for multiple fitness magazines. He's also a good human.
He's also competed, having previously been an elite level sportsman as an all American discus thrower. He also holds the American record in the weight Pentathlon and competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting and Highland games.
Strap in...
2022-11-181h 09Normalised Activity48. International Man of Action - with Andy TorbetAndy is a professional Cavediver, Freediver, Explorer, Stuntman, TeamGB Skydiver, Outdoorsman, TV presenter, & Ex-Para/Commando. That’s quite a lot isn’t it? There’s a lot to cover in this conversation but we gave it a good go! Dive in (forgive me please, couldn’t resist), and soak up some amazing stories, experiences, and advice to help your own adventures, whatever they may be for you.
2022-11-112h 02Normalised Activity47. An evening with a hooker: The scrum doctor - With Dan RichmondWe had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with former professional rugby player Dan Richmond. We talk about his journey into and through professional rugby, the transition to coaching, mindset and the importance of understanding yourself.
Having come through the age groups at Bath rugby before turning professional with Northampton Saints with whom he spent 9 years. During those 9 years he saw the changes in professional rugby first hand whilst going toe to toe with then incumbent England hooker Steve Thompson.
After leaving Northampton he joined Bedford Blues and took the opportunity to start his c...
2022-11-041h 58Normalised Activity46. Getting better at things, doesn't just happen - with Andy McKenzie and Paul WarriorJoin us in this conversation, that was initially supposed to be loosely based around resilience. However, realisation quickly kicked in that it could not be a stand alone thing. Accountability, discipline, self-development, and development of your craft were also discussed. The relevance went beyond just the gym.
2022-10-071h 49Normalised Activity45. Downlights - with Kegan Dillon & Paul WarriorWhat started as discussion about identity and ego, became more a discussion around life and the gym.
2022-09-232h 21Normalised Activity44. The Bag Man - with Dan SpinksDan Spinks is a coach dedicated to building healthy, happy, strong humans. With a background in gymnastics, martial arts and skateboarding, moving well and smoothly is at the heart of his methodology. More recently he’s embraced the use of sandbags, and is the creator of BagWod. It’s no secret that we love sandbags and odd objects in the context of training, so this latest episode is dedicated to exactly that. But naturally we digressed and had a wide ranging in depth chat with Dan about all things life and beyond.
2022-09-092h 20Normalised Activity43. Fear stops play - with Carl PaoliWe had the absolute pleasure of talking with Carl Paoli. What started as a conversation based on movement evolved to incorporate life, family, emotion and empathy. Starting where you are and working towards virtuosity and spiders doing handstands. We also touch on the programming of this year's games, including the story behind 'The Alpaca' workout, born out of CrossFit San Francisco many years ago.
Carl has a vast and deep body of work. He started as a gymnast and found himself working as a subject matter expert in gymnastics for CrossFit HQ. He was based in the crucible that was...
2022-08-191h 42Normalised Activity42. Millimeters to Mountains - with Arron Collins-Thomas & Ed JacksonIn 2017, at the peak of his professional rugby career, Ed Jackson suffered a broken neck after diving into the shallow end of a swimming pool, leaving him paralysed. The journey from being told he wouldn’t walk again, to scaling mountains around the world is an amazing one. Supported by a great team, including Arron, Ed’s rehabilitation story is an extraordinary testament to physical, metal and spiritual progress. The conversation culminates discussing this year’s expedition, in what could quite easily be a Hollywood movie screenplay, as they attempt to scale one of the highest mountains on earth.
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Normalised Activity41. Roundtable 2: Movement - with Georgina Gabriel, Lucy Lismore, and Rachel ThompsonOur second roundtable episode focusses on “Movement”, and what this means in the context of our lives, no matter what it is we choose to do for exercise and/or fun. Georgina, Lucy, and Rachel discuss their own approaches, perspectives, and insights on what is such a wide-ranging and subjective topic. There’s so much we can all take away from hearing this.
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2022-07-152h 02Normalised Activity40. Life after burpees - with Charles MearsTo say that burpeeing up Ben Nevis was simply a physical challenge would be wrong. For Charles it has transcended into to something else, something unique and life changing. He shares his thoughts on the momentous achievements, reaching his fundraising goals, and some of the set-backs along the way. But more importantly, he exclusively shares for the first time the legacy that has emerged and how this is all just the beginning.
2022-07-131h 14Normalised Activity39. You get to make it happen - with Axel BrownAxel Brown is a Trinidadian/British bobsleigh driver, who represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2022 Winter Olympics, in the 2-man bobsleigh. But to define him by that would be a disservice to the man. Have a listen as we discuss how having a goal and executing the plan to achieve it pays off. Not being defined by one thing and being open minded and brave enough to change what you're doing to achieve more.
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2022-07-082h 10Normalised Activity38. The warrior in the garden - with Daniel StraussDaniel Strauss is well know for his Brazilian jiu-jitsu but he is far more than just a grappler. With deep interest in anthropology, the history and mythology of stone lifting. We cover these topics, and how grappling is interwoven into the history of the world, how perspective normalises training techniques, and how denim is the fabric that athletes are missing out on.
A true renaissance man.
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2022-07-012h 31Normalised Activity37. Understanding what we eat: Always read the label - with Sally O'NeilI suppose you could describe Sally’s venture into nutrition as an accident; After adapting her mum’s recipes to make them healthier, leading to a degree in the subject and a new career. Sally’s depth of knowledge is astounding and rightly cuts through the fads and trends to provide real, evidence based advice on how and what to eat for a more fulfilling and enabling life.
2022-06-242h 00Normalised Activity36. Roundtable 1: Endurance and Mindset - with Kev Toonen, Marcus Smith, and Paul WarriorFor the first episode in this new series of conversations, we are joined by three world class coaches, Kev Toonen, Marcus Smith, and Paul Warrior to explore what is meant by two words; Endurance, and Mindset. From the first contributions a few moments in, it was clear that this was going to be a deep dive, full of revelations and wisdom. Strap in.
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2022-06-122h 02
Normalised Activity35. If you can't swim, are you even functional? - with Ella O’NeillDive into this podcast as we talk about swimming both pool and open water, the importance of being aware of your surroundings and being a safe swimmer. The power of a big aerobic training base and enjoying what you do. Overcoming set backs and designing training around your lifestyle to get the most out of both training and life. How small adjustments in your bike set up can reduce numbness in the party area. Ella has been swimming for as long as she can remember and has coached almost as long. Swimming alongside Olympians, setting up recumbent bikes for...
2022-06-031h 55Normalised Activity34. It’s the message, not the messenger - with Andrew TraceyWe welcome back AT, almost a year since he appeared as our first ever guest, back in episode 2. This conversation covers so much ground, it’s hard to summarise in a few sentences. But, if you have any interest in health, fitness and how to attempt to navigate the volume of information that’s out there, then dive in, you’ll love this one.
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2022-05-272h 06Normalised Activity33. - Just because you don't understand it, doesn't mean it isn't real - with David FlemingDavid Fleming; I'm not sure I can find the words to do him and his work just service. Despite being part of the conversation Sean and I will no doubt listen to this one back more than once.
David started in the Health and Wellness Industry nearly 20 years ago as a Personal Trainer and during this time he became curious around corrective modalities for injuries. This had led to a deep dive into studying Functional Biomechanics and Functional Neurology and more recently Biophysics. Not one for accepting that something just happens he wants to understand why.
2022-05-201h 30Normalised Activity32. The power of saying yes - with Finn ChristoIt was a number of years ago that Finn and 3 others rowed unsupported across the Atlantic, but the effect it had on him lives on today. We delve deep into the Physical, emotional, psychological effects that last for years, and how he found himself on the boat in the first place. Battling horrific weather, the breakdown of relationships in the middle of the ocean, and spending 2 months at sea all based on saying yes to a random email one day.
Finn's TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OEXzF8LuAE
2022-05-131h 33Normalised Activity31. United Kingdom four peaks row - With Katherine WilkinsIt's never just about the physical.
4 Countries. 4 Mountains. 650 Nautical Miles rowed, 95 Miles climbed.
A world first, undertaken for Mind charity, Katherine provides a warts and all journey through this amazing feat and superhuman effort that took place last summer, alongside her rowing partner Martin.
From never rowing before to 3 months later battling the boat through the Irish sea. Speaking with such passion, enthusiasm and emotion Katherine tells us everything about what it took to achieve the impossible, including all the small parts that no-one normally acknowledges, but are vital never the less.
2022-04-081h 38Normalised Activity30. You can’t buy a burpee - with Dr. Cameron NicholDr Cameron Nicol. A man of many hats. Comfortable wearing each one he has learned to transition to and from each with ease, without being singularly defined by any hat in particular. He has a set of core values that starts with family and hardwork. He has gone from the basketball court to medical school and onto the olympics and world championships as a rower. Into CrossFit, becoming an entrepreneur and owner creating and developing RowingWOD, working with CrossFit box members and elite games athletes, helping their rowing efficiency and performance within CrossFit and beyond.
We discuss: Wh...
2022-04-011h 42Normalised Activity29. It’s all relative - with Kegan DillonKegan Dillon returns for another epic chat. We find out what happened with the 300 cal assault bike challenge. Facing fear and apprehension, can we return to the dark place of physical effort knowing the cost? The challenging questions it forces us to ask such as "when do you subconsciously quit/check out in a workout", and "why do 'you' do this?". Reflections from recent efforts including the CrossFit open workouts, what is to come in future challenges and the power of going hard on your own and how that then translates to a group environment. There's so much here...
2022-03-251h 53Normalised Activity28. This is not about burpeeing up a mountain, but Charles Mears is burpeeing up Ben Nevis.The organisation Strongmen, is male bereavement support charity and the burpees are about raising awareness around this issue. The physical challenge, is indeed a metaphor for picking your self up and keep going. The challenge is more of an all-round mental, emotional and spiritual journey than simply physically getting to the summit.
After suffering the loss of a close friend, it brought home the need to highlight the issues surrounding mental health after sudden grief.
Charles is a hybrid athlete that is not unfamiliar with physical challenges which has previously included a marathon strong man...
2022-03-182h 06Normalised Activity27. Reflections - with Paul and SeanNo guest this week, as we join Paul and Sean for a long overdue sharing of thoughts and reflections across the 26 episodes so far. Sometimes being part of a conversation reveals things; thoughts, and feelings that aren’t verbalised at the time, which are therefore not present for the listener. We attempt to add these intangibles here in order provide an extra layer of richness to the conversations, and share how our own thoughts and practices have been influenced as a result.
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2022-03-111h 26Normalised Activity26. Not just a t-shirt - With Built Up NorthWe sat down with Steven and Paul, the duo behind Built Up North to discuss the catalyst behind the brand. Trying to encapsulate the zeitgeist of CrossFit as it punched it's way from pockets of counter-culture fitness tribes, into the global community we now see. And the irony of designing t-shirts for people who like to take them off when working out.
Starting and maintaining strong core values and brand identity. Steven and Paul have managed to capture specific cultural moments in time poking both fun at the world and the angry bear. They have never taken...
2022-03-041h 53Normalised Activity25. Breathing to support performance - with David JacksonSo, time for part 2 with David. Diving back in to how changing your breathing will improve all aspects of your training and quite simply your life in general. A more practical exploration, as opposed to the theories discussed in part 1, and we also dip our toe into the school of calisthenics and David’s epic human flag abilities!
FREE eBook - www.rootedlife.co.uk/free-breathing-ebook
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz7kRZDocvVL17QPeS3ejA/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/jackohumanflag
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2022-02-251h 57Normalised Activity24. On The Program - with Paul Warrior6 months in. A lifetime of experience, the shifting sands of perspective following life's experiences. We talk On The Program.
Paul is well known in not just in the UK but across the world for his fitness programming. From Olympian to mum and dad just trying to be better at life and everything in between.
After both a physical break (ankle) and a break from programming, he's returned with bang with On The Program. Programming from the competitive athlete to the functional and capable human. Exploring physical, mental and emotional development. The meta universe and creating...
2022-02-182h 18Normalised Activity23. Be Ready - with Kelly StarrettDr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos.... He's also a really cool dude. Strap in and enjoy.
2022-02-1153 minNormalised Activity22. Savage - with Richard LoveWhat does it mean to be savage? And what impact does this way of being have on your life? Richard is either intimidating or intriguing depending on your answer to the questions above. Step out of your comfort zone and delve into this fascinating and inspiring conversation, fellow savages.
2022-02-041h 41Normalised Activity21. Breathe to achieve - with David JacksonCould you run a marathon whilst only breathing through your nose? Although, the more relevant question is why should you? David takes us on a whirlwind lesson in nasal breathing and how it can benefit athletic performance and quality of life in general. This is part 1 of the conversation with David, so expect part two in the next few weeks.
FREE eBook - www.rootedlife.co.uk/free-breathing-ebook
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Instagram - www.instagram.com/jackohumanflag
2022-01-2850 min
The Voice In The MixThe Voice In The Mix #131CHRIZ - PLAYLIST:
Acraze - Do It To It
Claptone Like Mike Mansion Air - Right Into You (Martin Ikin Edit)
Imanbek Lil Xan KDDK - Go Crazy
Mirko Di Florio x Dennis Beutler - Single Time
Tom Ferry Alix Robson - Moonlight (Dots Per Inch Extended Remix)
Majestic Feat Autumn Rowe - Tricky
Sam Smith - Diamonds (Joel Corry Remix)
Gioli Assia - Hands On Me
BROHUG - Submarine
Alok Ilkay Sencan feat Tove
Nina Sky feat. Jabba - Move Ya Body
Bolier Joe Stone - Keep This Fire Burning (Voost Remix)
Navos Feat Jaykae - Believe Me (Remix)
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2022-01-211h 48Normalised Activity20. A life of climb - with Pete WhittakerPete Whittaker has been climbing for most of his life. It has always just been what he has done, without question. According to Google, Pete is the best crack climber in the world, and we're delighted to have sat down with him to have this conversation. Expect to learn about climbing both vertical and horizontal cracks, what crack climbing is, and how anyone can get started climbing.
2022-01-141h 27Normalised Activity19. - Fit for Life - with Karl SteadmanFit for life and capable for its challenges. From a 30 mile ultra to 8 hours digging.
Are you capable?
2021-12-242h 19Normalised Activity18. There has to be more - with Ross McNieRoss brings a systematic/Root Cause Analysis mindset and approach to healing, pain relief and alternative treatment therapies. He works in partnership with the individual to achieve the best outcomes. A background in Engineering and a fascination in the Human Body has led to the development of a solution for those suffering with dysfunction. Ross takes us through his background, his thinking and processes. Enjoy.
2021-12-172h 19Normalised Activity17. From constantly falling out of the kayak to world gold and beyond - with Hannah BrownHannah Brown is a British canoeist and two time Wildwater Canoeing World Champion. She is now a performance analyst and technical coach in the Paralympic program for British Canoeing. Here she shares her experience of high performance, recovering from injury and transitioning from competing to coaching. She talks about how she started her canoeing career at her local club and the importance of support in the early year.
2021-11-051h 30Normalised Activity16. Unleash your inner animal - with Rachel ThompsonGet your flow on and release your inner animal. This week we continue in seeking to broaden our horizons with a conversation with Rachel about all things Animal Flow. With a passionate world-wide community, Animal flow uses the fundamentals of movement to strengthen both the body and mind. Rachel teaches us what it is, what the benefits are and how to deploy it as a stand alone modality, but also how to incorporate it in to other ways of training. You’ll absolutely be tempted to give it a go after hearing this one.
2021-10-151h 22Normalised Activity15. Maybe the secret is to not stop, just keep moving - with Andy McKenzieAndy started moving with purpose when he joined the army at the age of 16, and 30 years later show no signs of stopping. Through an impressive military career, through to being an elite strength and conditioning coach, he shares his thoughts on the most beneficial things we can do to be as capable as possible. A knowledge base harnessed from far and wide including Russian massage torture, a network of top coaches from around the world, and an over-arching belief to keep moving.
2021-10-082h 03Normalised Activity14. TALISMAN – with Frankie TinsleyWe all have it in us to be our own Talisman.
Frankie Tinsley recently completed the Talisman Triathlon, and with it became the first person to run, swim, and cycle from Lands’ End to John O’ Groats. Over mountains, across lakes and everything in between, it’s quite simply awe inspiring, as well as benefiting the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) charity. This conversation goes deep into what it takes to undertake such a feat and dives into the reasons and motivations for even considering it in the first place.
2021-10-011h 39Normalised Activity13. The power of physical activity - with Dr John SykesDr John Sykes is a GP, trained in the UK and is currently working in Bath. He’s a trustee and director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) and a certified nutritionist. In this fantastic conversation, we cover many aspects of health and the practical use of lifestyle medicine.
2021-09-241h 42Normalised Activity12. Move Well - With Jeff MartinWe had the opportunity to speak to Jeff Martin, one of the founders of Brand X Method. Considered to be the most comprehensive, thoughtful and careful coaching program for kids. Jeff with over 40 years of coaching experience takes through the importance of using movement, outcome and play as the foundations for activity. With the challenge of increased sedentary lifestyles and the earlier intensive single sport specialisation, we discuss that children often miss out on the vital broad aspects of exercise and physical expression. Understanding how this can then feed into injury prevention and physical longevity.
2021-09-171h 51Normalised Activity11. The world is your playground - with Toby SegarTwo and a half hours chatting with Toby Segar? Yeah, I don’t mind if we do. Toby is a parkour athlete, film maker and 1 seventh of parkour team and you tube sensations, STORROR. Known for his ridiculous speed and incredible power, toby takes us deep into the world of parkour and how it’s rapidly becoming more and more popular and visible, how UK Ninja Warrior tried to stop parkour athletes competing, and many tales of incredible feats of human capability he’s undertaken around the world. But especially in Moldova.
2021-09-102h 37Normalised Activity10. Being a decent human - with Kevin ToonenThis was a highly enjoyable conversation with Kevin Toonen. Kev is recognised as one of the best in his field of strength and conditioning, and also happens to be a thoroughly decent human. Having been an elite soldier, to redeveloping and delivering the training for Australia’s elite special forces, including the physical, mental and emotional tools to deliver in the extremes of military theatre. Now he has taken that knowledge to deliver a high performance program at the Sydney Roosters NRL team. Along with being a founder and programmer for the 98 training app, which allows the person on the st...
2021-08-272h 07Normalised Activity9. Help to heal yourself - With Arron Collins-ThomasIn this episode we discuss the benefits of Qigong. With 15 years in fitness industry working in both group and one and one environments. Arron understands the need for a variety of tools. To this end he has incorporated Qigong into his professional and personal training. Understanding the value of both performance and longevity for his clients and himself.
Join us in exploring this fascinating topic.
2021-08-201h 13Normalised Activity8. Keep it simple stupid - With Kegan DillonWe were honoured that Kegan took some time away from sitting on an assault bike, to have an epic chat with us. Kegan is a coach, athlete and all round top notch human. Having gathered coaching experience with some of the words top strength and conditioning coaches, he has much to pass on. This conversation covers so much ground that it’s hard to summarise. So maybe just dive in, absorb, and enjoy.
Oh and don't forget the ice cream.
2021-08-131h 24Normalised Activity7. Fitness is free - with Logan GelbrichLogan Gelbrich is former professional baseball player, writer of a best seller and owner of Deuce Gym. But to hang those titles on him would be a disservice, for he is much more. A deep and purposeful thinker, Logan shares insights into: breaking stereotypes, coaching for all people, the growth mindset, and embracing the process and enjoying the mundane. This was an amazing conversation and we are really proud to share this with you.
2021-08-061h 23Normalised Activity6. Do what you enjoy - with Lucy LismoreIn this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Lucy Lismore. From the UK to Australia and back again, Lucy's adventure has been both physical and metaphorical. From a small spark that proved to be a catalyst for change that has been powered by curiosity and enjoyment. Lucy is simply one of the most upbeat and positive people you could come across. Her transformational story became mainstream in the press in recent years, but that’s only a fraction of why this conversation is an essential listen. Lucy’s enthusiasm for her chosen path radiates out, and we can...
2021-07-301h 17Normalised Activity5. Olympian and beyond - with Heather FellAs the 2020 Tokyo Olympics finally gets underway, albeit now in 2021, we are delighted to be joined by athlete and Olympian Heather Fell. Heather won a silver medal in 2008 at the Beijing games, and tells us the fascinating story that surrounds this achievement and what followed, through to Triathlon, ultra-running and a media career. From her tiny quarantine hotel room in Tokyo, whilst awaiting commentary duties to begin at the games, Heather provides everyday insights from a world class perspective that can be applied broadly.
2021-07-231h 08Normalised Activity4. Anyone can change - with Ian MorganWe are humbled to be joined by Ian Morgan. Ian hasn't always been an ultra runner. In the not so distant past you would likely find him nursing a beer whilst watching some mind numbing TV show, but then one day he put the beer down and went for a run. He's still running, and he'll probably run for the rest of his life. With frank honesty and openness, Ian talks about his journey, his motivations and how he turned his life around and became happy. And if life's not about happiness, what else is there?
2021-07-161h 25Normalised Activity3. Just start - with Marcus SmithWe are joined by Marcus Smith, a true inspiration and motivational human. Marcus is an endurance athlete, coach, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and founder of InnerFight in Dubai. Hold tight and strap in as we had so much to talk about, and we're convinced that you will take a lot away from this one.
2021-07-091h 38Normalised Activity2. You are not your gym membership - with Andrew TraceyFor this episode we are delighted to joined by Andrew Tracey. AT is the fitness editor of Mens Health UK, host of the Bulldog Gear Podcast, creator of a multitude of resources, training plans and cool t-shirts, and much, much more.
We talk about doing pull-ups on the side of a travelodge, the fitness industry, fitness magazines, getting older, not realising what is really important, role models, taking responsibility, and just had a really good conversation. We really enjoyed it, and I hope you do too and are able to take away something positive and useful from it.
2021-07-021h 19Normalised Activity1. Who needs a gym anyway?Kicking things off with an introduction of sorts, Sean and Paul discuss their approach to training, health and a generally active life without the need to ever set foot inside a gym. They discuss human capability, messing around on the monkey bars in the park, why what you do doesn't matter as long as you just do something, and that bags of cement and tins of paint are not the most ideal equipment for working out with.
2021-06-2538 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 055 – Any Given Sunday This week on Total Movie Recall, the pressures of competing at a professional level with all the concussions, cocaine, infidelities, and painkillers almost make Steve request to be traded during the free agency period after he and Ryan bicker about Oliver Stone’s divisive 1999 film, Any Given Sunday. Does Steve’s complete lack of interest in professional sports bring this episode to a screeching halt? Yes. Can you tell who’s writing these summaries yet? Probably. Any Given Sunday (1999) d. Oliver Stone Starring: Al Pacino Dennis Quaid Cameron Diaz
2021-01-241h 46
Modern Wisdom#207 - David Birtwhistle - What It Feels Like To Become FamousDavid Birtwhistle is a PT and star of Netflix's Too Hot To Handle.The entire world is obsessed with blue ticks and follower counts, fame "by any means" is a goal desired by many in 2020. But is notoriety for no reason worth it?A huge thank you to my Patrons: Lisa Sproat, Lewys Jones, James Wick, Oliver Robson, Matthew Osborn, Alex Baker, Stephen Mulvey, Rob Murray, Sami Hossny, Kat, Lee Brown, Alex Smith Preson, Kieran Moran, Carrie Murrell, Karen Allan, John Stevens, Sam Billings, Suzi, Jack Revell, Megan, Kirk Grewar, Tim Merchant, James Fitt, Sean...
2020-08-0849 min