Episodes
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Episode #47 - Swim Èire and CV Update
After a long hiatus from the podcast I am back and looking forward to having some great guests on with real conversations, this podcast delves into what I have been up to and what swim Eire will entail. Hope you enjoy and look forward to sitting down and having real, raw authentic conversations...
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Episode #46 - Emmett Brennan
Delighted to return to the podcast with a great guest, Emmett Brennan joins me to talk about his journey to the Olympics, what is was like post Olympics, mindset and talking about the future. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, and if you did don't forget to leave a review and subscribe. 🙌
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Episode #45- Half IRONMAN, Triathlon and Track Marathon
In this episode, I detail what I have been getting up to since I have last been on the mic. I go into detail maybe too much...about a half ironman that I completed recently and also a triathlon where I had to sleep out under the stars on both occasions. This is a glimpse into who I am and into…
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Episode #44 - 10km swim, 400km cycle
In this episode, I sit down and discuss a 400km cycle that I completed from Dublin to Waterford and back. I also delve into my recent long-distance swim that did not go as planned and how I responded. There is also to unpack so hope you get something out of it and enjoy!
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Episode #43 - Sub 3 Hour Marathon
In this episode, I go solo going into detail about a recent marathon that I completed in under 3 hours. My finishing time was 2:58:36. I go into detail about my preparation before the race and race day. I talk through topics like visualization, nutrition, water, salt, mindset and much more. Hope...
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Episode #42 - Trainm8 (Conor McGinn)
In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Conor Mcginn one of the founders of Trainm8, we talk about everything ranging from health and fitness to recent charitable events such as the #Gimme1000 challenged that was launched during the second lockdown. Hope you enjoy!
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Episode #41- Consistency
In this solo episode of the podcast, I go into the topic of consistency in training, nutrition and life in general. I also delve into subjects like meditation and purpose along with my planned swim from Dublin to Waterford and our plans. I also detail why we are doing the swim and hopefully what…
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Episode #39 - Luke Keeler
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with professional boxer and entrepreneur Luke Keeler about his love for boxing, his mindset and lots more. Luke talks about juggling a 9-5 job alongside being a professional boxer and why it is so important to focus on a singular goal if you really want…
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Episode #38 - Cillian Bonnar
In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Cillian Bonnar. Cillian set up his own business Full Rotation Fitness and we discuss this within the podcast. What really connected me to Cillian was his emphasis on a fitness lifestyle and we delve into this in the podcast. Cillian completed a rope...
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Episode #37 - 60km Urban Ultra Recap
Just a quick recap on the 60km urban ultramarathon that I completed two weeks ago, I detail my prior preparations, nutrition tapering and much much more! Whether you are looking to do 5k, 10k, 20k, a marathon or 100k all these points apply across the board as to how we do one thing is how we do...
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Episode #36- The Taper
In this episode I discuss the importance of tapering coming up to an event, race, swim, cycle match etc. I detail my own personal failures and experiences in order to convey how important a well-planned taper really is. Tapering is reducing training load coming up to an event and it can be done...
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Episode #35 - Shane Fitzgerald
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Shane Fitzgerald. Shane is a postgraduate researcher at DCU and an aspiring endurance athlete based in Dublin. Shane has run distances on trails and roads ranging from 10-100km. Shane recently won a 100km race across Dublin which we go into in…
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Episode #34 - Intelligence & Olympic Distance Triathlon
In this episode, I detail a topic that came to me cycling home after a swim one day and that is intelligence. In the past I thought that I was not intelligent because I wasn't great at school was being refused jobs in various places because I could not pass an aptitude test. I now realise that...
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Episode #33 - Inequality in Irish Boxing with Derek Ahern
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Derek Ahearn. Derek is a Level 2 IABA & 1-star AIBA Coach & an IABA / SPORTS Ireland Boxing Coaching Tutor. Derek was heavily involved in boxing from a young age and started coaching St Saviours in 2001 to 2016 travelling all over Ireland, France...
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Episode #32 - Ian Keohan
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Ian Keohan. Ian has his own online business and has set up his own gym Alpha Fitness recently. We delve into how Ian got into health/fitness and how his journey has shaped him into who he is today. We also delve into various topics such as...
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Episode #31 - Goal Setting
In this episode, I discuss how I set goals for myself and recap on how some of my guests such as Dean Roche set goals using the SMART principle. I give my own experience of setting, striving toward and achieving my own goals and how rolling goals are vital in order to keep momentum and to keeping...
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Episode #30 - Ross Munnelly
In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Ross Munnelly who is Director of alumni relations at DCU and currently plays inter-county football for Co. Laois. We discuss the mentorship programme that Ross has had a massive impact over, how to strike up a healthy work-life balance and much more....
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Episode #29 - Paulie Caroll
In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Paulie Caroll founder and owner of BodyShake and an absoluteinspiration in terms of where he was to where he is at now. In this episode we delve into how Paulie set up BodyShake and how to take the leap when setting up your own business. We also...
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KOmbat Show Episode #28 - Anthony Brady
In this episode of the podcast me and Anthony who I met whilst running 65km through the Dublin mountains, run through Dublin while having a great conversation. Anthony's story is a powerful one as he details how running has changed his life and how he struggled with addiction in the past and how…
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KOmbat Show Episode #27 - Solomon Simon
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Solomon Simon an MMA fighter based in Waterford. We delve into how Solomon got into combat sports, transitioning from team-based sports, sleep, nutrition, mindset and much more. Hope you enjoy it!
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KOmbat Show Episode #26 - GreenLight
In this episode of the podcast, I delve into the GreenLight analogy introduced to me by Ken O'Driscoll. I discuss the Greenlight analogy in practical and real-life terms as you are your own best example. I also talk about controlling the controllable's, setting precedents and also a special…
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#25 - Robert Kavanagh
In this episode, I sit down with Robert Kavanagh who is a Growth Account Executive at InVision in London. Robert was also my mentor for the DCU mentorship programme ran at the university. We discuss the importance of mentorship, fear, goal setting, passions, management, taking control and much...
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KOmbat Show Episode #24 -Track Marathon
About 3 years ago a doctor told me that I wouldn't be able to run over 5km after breaking my ankle. I fully respect medical professionals verdicts but I knew that she was wrong, I knew my body and I don't think she knew I was a bit nuts. Every time I do long runs like this I think of that moment…
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KOmbat Show Episode #23 - Tony Sullivan
I sit down with Tony Sullivan who has a brilliant insight into both physical and psychological fitness as he has studied and completed degrees in both. We delve into many topics including pushing past giving up, the intensity of your training sessions, staying consistent, setting goals and we…
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KOmbat Show Episode #22 - Cherry Orchard Running Club (Ken O'Driscoll)
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Ken O'Driscoll founder of Cherry Orchard Running Club. Ken had just completed a 192km race through the hills of Co. Kerry the week beforehand so we delved into this topic and how he completed the race which was fascinating. We also discuss sea...
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KOmbat Show Episode #21 - FEAR
In this solo episode, I discuss the topic of FEAR. This motivation for this podcast came when I was asked a great question asking " So what are you afraid of ?". This got me thinking, so I decided to record a podcast on the topic, how I handle fear, and what I am afraid of.
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KOmbat Show Episode #20 - Cycle Across Ireland
330km later I arrived back home last night, I had to leave the trip to sort some things out and decided to cycle across Ireland as you do. I started the journey on Monday and arrived Tuesday at 7 pm. I want to document what happened during the two days so here it goes. Day 1 - I left Ballybunion…
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KOmbat Show Episode #19 - Darragh Caroll
This is a first for the podcast as it was recorded on top of the traditional horse and cart while we were traveling through Kerry towards Ballyduff. I ask Darragh what are his passions and we go from there. Sometimes you have conversations with people that stick with you and drive you for a long...
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KOmbat Show Episode #18 - Christy O'Connell Cahersiveen
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down and have a chat with Christy O'Connell who helped us out massively while we stayed in Cahersiveen. We chat about the troubles, drinking, racism, Gay Bryne and Enda Kenny.
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KOmbat Show Episode #17 - Joe (Valentia Ice Cream Parlour and Farmhouse Dairy).
Myself and Johnny sat down over the fire with Joe of Valentia Ice Cream Parlour and Farmhouse Dairy. Joe talks about the impact of having kids and how it changes you. We also discuss our competitive natures, the importance of being fit as a farmer, the evolution of Mr. Olympia, and the...
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KOmbat Show Episode #16 - Cherry Orchard Running Club ( Ken O'Driscoll)
In this episode of the podcast me and Glen Murray @Livelifesexy sit down and have a chat with Ken O'Driscoll who set up Cherry Orchard Running Club. We discuss Ken's motivation behind setting up the running club and how he stays motivated. This episode was recorded in a ruin of a house at the…
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KOmbat Show Episode #15 - Sleep
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the importance of sleep and how it is one of the best legal performance-enhancing drugs out there for both physical and mental performance. I go into detail about how improving the quality of my sleep has impacted my ability to train, recover, be sharper,...
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KOmbat Show Episode #14 - Giddy Up
In this episode of the podcast, I detail our upcoming journey where we will be traveling to the center of Ireland on horseback to raise awareness across three main fronts. Number 1 is to raise awareness and promote Irish agriculture & horticulture. Number 2 is to raise funds and awareness for the...
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KOmbat Show Episode #13 - Pat Lagoon
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Waterford Rapper Pat Lagoon. We discuss how Pat took the leap to go and put his music first on SoundCloud then on Spotify. I love talking to people that follow their passions and that is why I loved talking to Pat as his passion for music came…
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KOmbat Show Episode #12 - Eoin McGrath
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with former two time all-star Waterford intercounty hurler Eoin McGrath. We discuss the evolution of hurling since he started senior in 2001 to the present day. We also discuss some of Eoin's favorite hurling memories like the 2002 Munster final win over...
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KOmbat Show Episode #11 - Shayne Ryan
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with a good friend of mine Shayne Ryan. Shayne studied exercise and health in WIT, following on from this he did a master's in nutrition at Ulster University. Shayne's journey through the Irish education system is very interesting and will strike a chord...
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KOmbat Show Episode #10 - Dean Roche
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Dean Roche, Head coach, and owner of Precision Health and Performance located in Waterford. Dean is highly educated and has worked for over 7 years in the fitness industry. Dean has an MSc by Research in Physiology, a BA(Hons) in Exercise & Health…
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KOmbat Show Episode #9 - TRADE Coffee Waterford
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Seamus Doyle who runs TRADE Coffee in Waterford. I have a massive interest in entrepreneurship and supporting local businesses so I thought it would be great to get to know the personality behind this coffee shop by chatting to Seamus. The main…
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KOmbat Show Episode #8 - Failures and Rejections
I was due to do an interview with a good friend of mine but due to external factors, we coud not record it. So that got me thinking as I always ask people how they deal with failures and rejections so I decided to record a podcast on how I deal with failures and rejections from my perspective…
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KOmbat Show Episode #7 - Harley Barnes
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Harley Barnes, who was voted Ireland's best fitness instructor in 2019. Harley is also a lecturer in personal training and nutrition at UCD, a gym owner, health & wellbeing speaker, hurler, and an all-round legend! We sit down and discuss the growth...
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KOmbat Show Episode #6 - Jakadam ( James Kavanagh )
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with James Kavanagh aka Jakadam who is a DJ from Wexford who worked under the likes of Sunil Sharpe before going out on his own. We talk about James's use of holistic therapies and his work as a spiritual life coach also. we talk about the contrast…
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KOmbat Show Episode #5 - Darragh Carroll & Glen Murray
In this episode, I talk to Dara Caroll a chef that has worked in many Michelin star restaurants and has traveled the world with some amazing stories as a result. I ask Dara about his recent voyage from Norway in November 2019 that took him to Dunmore-East Co. Waterford this Saturday. Dara…
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KOmbat show #4 - Rhys Moran
I sit down with Waterford professional boxer Rhys Moran who is 1-0 in the pros, a 2x National Irish Champion, a 2x Celtic Box Cup Champion, and a former Irish international boxer. We discuss how Rhys is coping with the current Covid-19 situation and how his training has adapted as a result. Rhys...
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Concussion Discussion (WLR fm excerpt)
In this episode I delve into the sensitive subject of concussions in combat sports. I speak to two transition year students who have came up with a brilliant idea that will identify head trauma with a microchip that provides real time information onto an app. I also interview Kieran Kennedy who…
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KOmbat Radio Show Episode 2
In this episode I delve into the mentality of a fighter and how meditation techniques and mindfulness can play a vital role in the mental toughness of a fighter. I also sat down with Miriam Hussey who is a qualified pharmacist who intresting is very interested in holistic approaches like…
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KOmbat Radio Show Episode 1
During lockdown I unearthed some old audio of my first episode of the KOmbat show on DCUfm. This episodes delves into the touchy subject of weight cuts in both boxing and MMA. I interview professional boxer Craig McCarthy about his switch for amature to pro and what its like to spar Chris Eubank...