Episodes
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We Got Some Talent Up There
Fresh back from a packed-out Coach Certificate in Northern NSW, and the future is looking bright… With Joey recently returning from God’s Country, the boys catch up on how it all went down. It appears the vibes are strong and so are the humans. Antics with Tee and Auntie Esther ensue… See…
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Owning a Gym Is Lonely
In a business that so people-centric, it’s hard to see from the outside how owning a gym could be a lonely existence… But ask any gym owner, or small business owner, and they’ll tell you that the path gets extremely lonely at times Pauly and Joey reflect on the earlier years of Jungle Brothers…
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That Time Joey Did a F45 Class
Let us state: we appreciate the full diversity of fitness offerings out there in the market. Something for everyone, one might say… But let us not shy away from using our experience in someone else’s gym, to illustrate why things are the way they are in our gyms Joey details his experience…
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Gary’s Economics & US Imperialism: Podcasts We’ve Been Listening To
Podcasts do that cool thing where they take you on a learning journey you never thought you’d want to go on… In that spirit, today we dive into a couple of the shows we’ve been listening to lately: Garys Economics, breaks down economic concepts for everyday folks (my kind of economics) Blowback…
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So You Wanna Coach At Jungle..?
No one could blame you… But… if you do want to work with us, there’s a couple things you need to know (’cause we’re not like the others) We break down how you’d go about working in a Jungle Alliance gym, including why it’s important to be a member of the gym and complete the Coach Certificate.…
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5 Tips To Start Your Own Podcast
Whether you’ve been thinking about hosting your own or not, this episode will light the fire to get your own podcast up and running… We’ve been in the game a while now, and from our little studio in Botany, there are a few shows punching well above their weight. Allow us to share some key…
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How You Can Stop Society’s Plunge Into Isolation
We’re all aware of the importance of community in our lives… But our society makes it increasingly more difficult to connect with those around us You only have to walk to your local shops and observe the number of people who actively avoid eye contact, or struggle to have a simple exchange with a...
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Country Boy Finds Spiritual Home In Big Smoke’s Church Of Gains
What started as a short trip to look after a mate’s dog, turned into an epic coaching journey at Jungle Botany Choc found his way from a small country town to the church of gains, where he plies his trade as a Chek Holistic Health Coach. A jiu jitsu purple belt with a million dollar smile, Choc...
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How To Remove Yourself From Your Business
One of the hardest thing for any gym owners to do, is remove themselves from the biz… This isn’t something any of us should be in a rush to do – however the time does comes where you feel compelled to step into the next chapter, whatever that may be This is a daunting prospect, however and one…
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Globo Gyms Are The Wild West
There’s few places left on this earth where regulations don’t apply… Where chaos reigns supreme… Where the only rule is ‘there are no rules’ We’re talking about Globo Gyms In this episode you’ll learn: What happens when you give people free-reign to wreck themselves How ‘finding your own way’ in...
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Events You Don’t Wanna Miss In 2025
The new year is here and with that we got some banger events in the pipeline Whether you’re a coach looking to up-skill, a gym-frother who wants to go deeper, or are considering embarking on the gym-ownership journey – we got something for you In this episode you’ll get the low down on our...
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3 Signs You’re Over-Training
Over training is so pervasive, even half-clued up gym owners like us fall victim from time to time. We all got busy lives outside of the gym. And like a lot of people you may not be aware of how much influence the rest of your life has on your gym journey… Today we break… Continue reading 3 Signs...
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6 Golden Laws Of Gym Leadership
Great coaches are great leaders… They spark inspiration and action in those around them. But what are the qualities that allow them to do that? And can they be learned, or is it all some kind of god-given gift? In todays episode Joey breaks down the 6 Laws of Gym Leadership 1. Listen more than…...
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Why Go To Uni When You’re Already Busy AF
Most humans actively avoid taking risks when it comes to career changes, especially as we get older. It’s for this reason that Joey wanted to quiz Pauly on what compelled him to go back to Uni this year. Owner of a couple of small businesses, has 3 kids, decides to go and study full time.……
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The Battle Between Eastern & Western Strength-Philosophy
There’s a hidden idealogical-battle playing out on the internet. And the winner of this battle might determine what the future looks like for you… We’re not talking Trump vs Harris or China and Taiwan. But much like those, each side has a claim that they’re ready to give their life for. Which is...
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JB Rewind: The Training System That Forged Warriors For 1000 Years Of War
‘War Yoga’, a system of physical conditioning used by the Persian Empire to turn young men into formidable warriors… Our guest Kashi teaches us about the origins of the term Yoga and how it diverted into two very different paths throughout India and Persia. He introduces us to what is know as the...
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3 Things That Surprised Us About Turning 40
Sure it’s just another birthday, but there were a few things that stood out to Paul and Joey about hitting this milestone – The boys reflect on how turning 40 has created a shift in their priorities both in the gym and generally… How setting boundaries has become more important than ever… And how...
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This Is How We Create Awesome Coaches
We struggled finding great coaches for the longest time… We’d get great people in, but soon realise they didn’t have that ‘thing’ they needed to have It was hard for us to even define what that ‘thing’ was… This was until we changed our approach entirely – In this episode Pauly and I break down…...
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How Much Conditioning Work Do You Actually Need To Do?
If there’s one thing Big Fitness does well, it’s make well-intentioned gym goers do waaay too much conditioning work Intervals, high-intensity work, metcons – it’s great stuff. You need on your plate… But like all good things, having too much causes problems: Your obliterate your nervous system…
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How To Run Banger Events People Will Be Unable To Miss
Running epic events is something we take seriously… The agreement has always been – if we’re hosting an event, it has to be a banger. But like most things we did in our early years, we went in blind. And while we usually delivered on creating the memorable experience for folks, it always cost us…...
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3 Tips To Tighten Up Your Social Media Marketing
Marketing is an essential activity for any business owner. Being able to communicate clearly, whether that’s through social media, podcasting, email or otherwise, is a powerful tool. We’ve picked up some invaluable marketing tips over the years… In this episode I share 3 tips that have, and...
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How Do Men Prevent Violence Against Women? Criminologist Dr Michael Salter
Dr. Michael Salter is an internationally renowned Criminologist at the University of NSW. He’s an expert in child sexual exploitation, complex trauma and gendered violence. The prevalence of male violence against women has reached a tipping point in Australia recently, and Michael has been one of...
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Discussing Gender Violence Ain’t Easy For These Dads
Violence against women is at an all time high in this country. The number of women being killed by men has increased sharply this year. As fathers of young children, it’s very hard to make sense of. You can’t help but think of what you can do to effect a better outcome Pauly and I… Continue…
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Did somebody say knee injury?
Getting injured. It happens… Especially if you play contact sports or martial arts – Pauly and I are both dealing with a little knee niggle right now. We break down the situation that led to said injuries and how we’re dealing with them LINKS Own a Jungle Alliance Gym Follow Joey Follow Pauly
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FAQs About Our Coach Certificate Course
20% discount available for another two weeks only! Enrol now for the Coach Certificate June 1-2 in Sydney We break down the top commonly asked questions about the upcoming Coach Certificate Do I have to be working as a coach to enrol? What if I am weak and inflexible? Can I attend even if……
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Catch Up With Jungle Cabarita Beach – 10 Months In
Enrol in the next Coaches Certificate and become qualified to work in any Jungle Alliance Gym and cop 20% off this month! Continue reading Catch Up With Jungle Cabarita Beach – 10 Months In
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‘I Didn’t Like What I Was Seeing Around Young People’ – Lifechanger
Scott Watters is an ex-AFL footballer and coach, and the founder of Lifechanger Foundation. Scott saw the need for stronger, more empowered kids, and this is where the foundation was born. We formed a connection through Esther from Jungle Cabarita Beach, where Esther and Scott have been running...
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What The Film Industry Taught Us About Running Gyms
We were lighting dudes before we were gym guys. Paul, Teora and myself spent over a decade each working on films, TV shows and commercials all around the world. And we learned a lot during that time In this episode we explore some of the key skills we gained during those years working on...
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The 7 Laws Of Playlist Creation
No one told you you also had to be a DJ when you got into this class coaching business. Around these parts, coaching and moving well is necessary but not sufficient… Playing great music in your class is a major contributor to the overall energy of your session, and thus the members experience. In...
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You’re Probably Being Held Back By Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome get us all. That feeling of not being qualified enough, intelligent enough, or worthy enough to share our viewpoint with the world… When it comes to social media, this plays a massive role in your ability to bring value to the world. Using Paul’s recent dive back into study, we...
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Not All Training Goals Are Created Equal
As hotshot PT recruits it’s drilled into us to always ask our client what their goal is. It wasn’t until someone pointed out why this question is redundant, that I stopped asking it… Enjoy! Own your own Jungle Alliance Gym Follow Joey Follow Pauly
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How Fight Lift Move Evolved
Don’t sleep on this one… COACHES COURSE THIS MONTH! February 24-25 at Jungle Ballina This is the course for those who want to work in our gyms, and become leaders in the fitness game. Get 20% off when you enroll before the 21st! Continue reading How Fight Lift Move Evolved
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You Don’t Have Systems And That’s Why You’re Struggling
“If you couldn’t go to work tomorrow and as a result your gym couldn’t operate, you don’t have a business” – hearing this was a pivotal moment for a 30 year old gym manager Joey. It would take many years still for me to truly heed the lesson therein. Having clear Systems and Processes for……
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Exercise Progression: Our Approach To Scaling Strength & Movement Training
Scaling an exercise is pretty simple when strength is the goal. More weight. Less weight. But what about mobility work, or body-weight training..? Is scaling weight still the answer? Or is it range? Perhaps change the drill altogether? In this episode Paul and I break down the JA approach to…
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Why Being a Foodie Is Not All Gravy
We were supposed to talk about the past weekends Coaches Intensive (sensational, I might add) but got hung up on Sydney food culture and cafe scene. Take it from a couple of foodies who also like to stay in shape.
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The JA Origin Story
Pauly and I sit down to reminisce on how this thing started. We go back to our days in the film industry, when Tee had the wild idea to leave it and open a gym together. Moving through the years in a dingy park in the city, through to acquiring our first gym on the… Continue reading The JA Origin...
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Joey’s Discovery During His First Visit To Jungle Cabarita Beach
A couple of things caught me off-guard on this trip. But I can honestly say that had zero to do with the gym itself or the general vibe around the place. Although it was my first time in there, I felt like I was at home… I did learn something else, though… Follow Jungle Cabarita… Continue reading...
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When Joey Drank The Movement Kool-Aid
Going deep on a particular training methodology is a rite of passage for any young coach. The danger is when we stick around this tasty fountain of truth for too long and neglect to look outside of where we’re at. Every culture has it’s dogmas, and if we want to develop a balanced perspective on…...
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The Evolution Of Our Coaches Intensive
Like everything in our biz, our coaches course has changed over the years. We see this as both an inevitability, and an imperative. As we gain new information, learn more, gather more experience, things must evolve. I’m excited to facilitate next weekends Coaches Intensive. This course is…
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The 9 Class Coaching Must Do’s
ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO GET 20% OFF 🔥 Learn our training methodology, the JB philosophy, and the skill sets required to work in our gyms at the Coaches Intensive. October 21-22, 2023 Our Foundational Movements Patterns, including Bodyweight, Weightlifting, Movement and Conditioning How to coach with...
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Finding The Right Coaches: Specialist vs Generalist
Learn our training methodology, the JB philosophy, and the skill sets required to work in our gyms at the Coaches Intensive. October 21-22, 2023 You will learn: Our Foundational Movements Patterns, including Bodyweight, Weightlifting, Movement and Conditioning How to coach with authority and…
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Being Productive When You Got 1000 Things On Your Plate
Jumping between roles in your business is a big challenge when it comes to productivity. If you run a business chances are you have plates spinning all over the shop. If you don’t have systems in place, you’ll likely be unproductive. And when that happens, plates start to fall. The business...
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Our Single Favourite Piece Of Gym Equipment
Today we’re talking about the GOAT of gym equipment. The one piece that has been central to the JB ethos since day one. This piece of kit allows you maximum flexibility. It gives you the freedom to explore multiple training modalities in the one space. And if you value a variety of training…
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Your Gym Is Intimidating & the Customer Service Sucks
It can be hard to realise how scary it is for a newbie walking into your gym… It’s a second home for your OG’s. But for an outsider, it all kinds of intimidation. Even for me as a gym owner, gym goer and certified savage, approaching a new space always makes me a little nervous.… Continue reading...
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Zerchers, Back Squats & How We Structure Our Sessions
I got into a heated debate with a fellow strength coach… It started because he insisted Zercher Squats were an advanced exercise. And people would be better of Back Squatting for a few years before anything else. I disagreed. And the debate was on. A fulfilling exchange and a healthy expansion of...
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Your Training: The Coffee Pod or Crafted-Espresso?
We launch glutes-first into a philosophical exploration of gym work, framing the entire dialogue around our preferred method of espresso extraction. Pauly and I are joined by Serge – one of our favourite crossfitters. We are here to bring you the thought provoking chats you didn’t know you…
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3 Surprises When He Became Gym Manager | 183
I asked Dylan what were the three things that surprised him most about running a gym. He’s been in the hot seat a good couple of years now. A perfect time to reflect. The gym-life ain’t always what it seems from the outside! BECOME A GREAT COACH – last chance to enrol for the May… Continue…
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Esther’s Ally Journey – Jungle Cabarita Beach Is Born | 182
[Those Who Don’t Want To Be Exceptional Need Not Apply] Learn the skills you need to be a world class coach at the Jungle Alliance Coaches Intensive. May 27-28 May, at Jungle Botany. Contact [email protected] for enrolment or more info. I’m joined by Esther Mason to talk her journey into…
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From Concreter To Coach – Ryan Jackson | 181
Making the move from a stable career to one that is immediately less stable, is a big deal. It’s often the reality if you’re transitioning into a coaching career from an already established gig and is enough to stop many people making the move entirely. I went through it myself, coming out of the...
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The Warrior Spirit & Iran’s Female Led Revolution
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: I need one small favour from you to show your support for the show -> hit subscribe on whichever platform you’re listening to this on. The Jungle Brothers thank you. ____________ Today I’m joined by Kashi Azad. Kashi is a strength enthusiast who is sharing an ancient form of...