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The FightFit Pocast
by Jake Edginton
The FightFit podcast consists of freestyle conversations that aim to fuse the expert perspectives of a diverse range of people with a common passion for combat sports, health and well being. Each week, our host Jake shares the couch with special new guests to share their expertise and stories.
Episodes
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FightFit Podcast, EP 57 - Dr Michael Boquest
Dr Michael Boquest is a Melbourne based anaesthetist. He joins us on the FightFit Podcast to discuss some of the issues we are facing due to the COVID-19 crisis. The FightFit Podcast is available on the following platforms: 🔸 YouTube 🔸 Spotify 🔸 iTunes 🔸 Google Podcasts 🔸 Breaker 🔸 Anchor…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 56 - Peter Hatton
This week on the FightFit Podcast, we were joined by Peter Hatton. Peter is the owner of @FightersXpress and has a great stable of fighters that includes current UFC welterweight star, Jake ‘The Celtic Kid’ Matthews. Furthermore, he is a very popular figure in Australian martial arts who is…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 55 - Neil Sjostrom
This week on the FightFit Podcast we were joined by Neil Sjostrom. Neil is the founder of ‘Functional Therapies,’ which operates out of FightFit South Melbourne and will now be operating out of Collingwood too. Neil is an expert in performance, recovery and getting the best out of your training...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 54 - Nasar Kassab
This week on the podcast, we were joined by Australian champion kickboxer Nasar Kassab. Nasar has been competing and winning titles in Kyokushin since nearly age before moving into kickboxing. He has been training under FightFit's very own @Nick Kara for 2 years now and is undefeated in that…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 53 - Mark Derrick
In the 53rd episode of the FightFit Podcast, we were joined for a third time by Mark Derrick. Mark is a strength and condition expert who currently putting the final touches on ‘MD Strength Centre,’ which is located at our South Melbourne facility. This new facility will provide a bigger and…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 52 - John Verbi
If you’ve ever wanted to know how auctions really work, tune in to this week’s podcast and we’ll get leading auctioneer Andy Reid to spill all the secrets! The FightFit Podcast is available on the following platforms: 🔸 YouTube 🔸 Spotify 🔸 iTunes 🔸 Google Podcasts 🔸 Breaker 🔸 Anchor 🔸…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 51 - Nick Kara
This is the best podcast Jake has done with Nick - Jake described it with only the fire emoji when he texted Bash about it. 🔥🔥🔥 Instead of writing up a long post about it, we suggest you just listen to the podcast and abuse Jake if you disagree with his use of emojis! The FightFit Podcast is...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 50 - Kayne Clark
They don't call him Kayne "Superman" Clarke for nothing - this man is a beast and also very handsome! Bash did a conditioning session with him and barely got through. Kayne trains like he fights, smart, focused and with off the charts fitness. He has been guided by our very own Christian Ennor…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 49 - Faisal Fayad
Faisal Fayad had his first fight within a week and a half of walking into the gym - it is such a great example of this man's fearlessness, tenacity and drive. His next fight was 3 months later after taking the time to learn how to box. While Faisal has a calm, cool and collected demeanour in...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 48 - Shek Sinha
Shek Sinha is the more handsome of the two Sinha brothers and also lost to Bash when they fought at the end of last year. Shek's also one of the founder's of FITkids which will be launching at FightFit Collingwood on February 29th. Shek worked as a primary school teacher for a number of years and...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 47 - Jordan Ballerini
Jordan Ballerini is one of the new crop of commentators coming up through Australian combat sports. He's got a fresh approach, deep statistical knowledge and has followed his passion - which can be difficult to do sometimes! Checkout his podcast with Jake. The FightFit Podcast is available on the...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 46 - Eman Carlos
If you haven't seen him fight live or watched him on YouTube you should! This man is entertaining to watch, technical and well on the way to having an amazing career in boxing. Checkout the podcast with Eman and Jake. The FightFit Podcast is available on the following platforms: - YouTube…
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FightFit Podcast - Most popular episode 2019
FightFitters, this was the most popular episode of 2019! Thanks so much for your support this year, we hope you have a great holiday break and we'll see you in 2020 fighting fit for another year! The FightFit Podcast is available on the following platforms: - YouTube - Spotify - iTunes - Google...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 45 - Michelle Reeves
In this episode, we catch up again with Michelle Reeves. Michelle has been helping people improve their diet for a long time and works across a with a wide spectrum of customers - from everyday people through to high performing athletes. Jake fought on the recent FightFit Challenge and utilised…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 44 - Kitt "Killer" Campbell
In the 44th episode of the 'FightFit Podcast.' we were joined by Kitt 'Killer' Campbell. Kitt is a professional MMA fighter who trains under Tosca Petridis. With a current record of 10-4, he is one of the most feared stand up fighters in the country and hopes to compete in the UFC in the future....
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FightFit Podcast, EP 43 - River Daz
In the 43rd episode of the 'FightFit Podcast,' we were joined by the 'Filipino Flash,' River Daz. River Daz is a professional kick boxer who currently fights for 'Glory Kickboxing' in the featherweight division. With an undefeated record of 26 wins and one draw, River is certainly one of...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 42 - Harry Garside
This week on the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to Harry Garside. Harry is a 6x Australian amateur boxing champion and was a gold medallist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Furthermore, Harry is currently in the process of qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he hopes to again win…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 41 - Jayde Mitchell
In the 41st episode of the ‘FightFit Podcast,’ we were joined by Australian boxer Jayde Mitchell. Jayde is the current WBA, WBC and IBF regional champion and will be fighting former Russian world champion Stanislav Kashtanov this Saturday the 23rd of November. Jayde has fought through and…
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 40 - Enrique Sicurella
In the 40th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to Enrique Sicurella! Enrique is one of the directors of @ccminsurancegroup, an award winning specialist brokerage firm. He is a contender and sponsor of the FightFit Challenge. As both Enrique and our host Jake are competing in the upcoming...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 39 - Jimmy Crute
In the 39th episode of the 'FightFit Podcast', we chatted to UFC fighter Jimmy Crute. Jimmy is one of Australia's most promising young mixed martial arts talents, having already accumulated an impressive record of 10-1 with a UFC record of 2-1 at just 23 years old. Jimmy also boasts an incredible...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 38 - Michelle Reeves
In the 38th episode of the ‘FightFit Podcast,’ we chatted to Michelle Reeves. Michelle is an expert nutritionist who works with a wide range of clients from all walks of life in helping them to achieve their goals in a sustainable and healthy way. Michelle specialises in fighter’s nutrition and...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 37 - 'Sugar' Kane Watts
In the 37th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to 'Sugar' Kane Watts. Kane is an Australian cruiserweight boxer with a professional record of 21-3. Kane is currently training to go over to Paris to fight for the World Boxing Association World Cruiserweight Title in what will be the…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 36 - Jake Ellis
In the 36th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to Jake Ellis. Jake is the son of former world champion Lester Ellis and is the youngest boxing promoter in Australia for Team Ellis. This Friday night, Jake and the rest of Team Ellis will be coordinating another great event - ‘Once Upon a...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 35 - Troy Bullock
Episode 35 of the FightFit Podcast saw us welcome our very own Troy Bullock. Troy is a trainer at FightFit and will be fighting this Friday night as part of the Team Ellis promotion, 'Once Upon a Time at the Melbourne Pavilion.' The FightFit Podcast is available on the following platforms: -...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 34 - Craig Jackson
In the 34th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we talked to Craig Jackson. Craig talks about his incredible experiences growing up in South Africa during the Apartheid regime and what it was like being a professional swimmer in those times. He details the experience of being excluded from the...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 33 - Nick Kara
Part 3 of the FightFit 'Fight week podcast special', we welcomed Nick Kara back to the podcast. Nick was the striking coach on the ‘Ultimate Fighter Smashes’ series, where he trained Robert Whittaker. Tune in for more great stories and his expert opinion on how he thinks the main bouts on UFC 243...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 32 - Sam Greco
In the second episode of our Fight week special on the FightFit Podcast, we were lucky enough to be joined by Sam Greco Having been trained by our very own leader and fight guru Paul Fyfield, Sam was a super-heavyweight K-1 superstar and world champion kickboxer during his career. Since then, he...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 31 - Mark 'Hammer' Castagnini
In the first part of our 3 episode special to celebrate warriors way and UFC 243 fight week, we chatted to Mark Hammer Castagnini. A former World Kickboxing Association Australian Champion, Hammer has gone on to have just as much success outside of the ring. He is the owner and head trainer at…
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 30 - Brian Amatruda
In the 30th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we were joined by one of Australia’s biggest and best boxing promoters, Brian Amatruda. Brian is a director of Australian boxing promotion, ‘Big Time Boxing’, and also owns the Melbourne Pavilion, which is home to some of the best combat sports events...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 29 - John Scida
In the 29th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we were joined by Melbourne based promoter, John Scida. Having trained for many years under the guidance of Bob Jones and Richard Norton, John would go on to achieve a fifth degree black belt in Zen Do Kai. He also trained and competed in kickboxing…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 28 - Barry Michael
In the 28th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we are joined by Australian boxing legend, Barry Michael. Barry talks in depth about his decorated career in the 70’s and 80’s that saw him win state and national titles, and eventually a world title in a fight that will go down as one of the best and...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 27 - Mark Derrick
In this episode, Mark Derrick - our resident strength and conditioning guru, discusses the details of this exciting new program that will be kicking off with nutrition and training seminars on the 7th and 14th of September. The FightFit Podcast is also available on platforms including: - YouTube…
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FightFit Podcast, EP 26 - PJ Harding
In the 26th edition of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to PJ Harding. PJ Harding is the co-host of KIIS 101.1 breakfast radio show ‘Jase and PJ’. This Thursday the 5th of September, PJ will be taking on AFLW footballer Tayla Harris in an exhibition boxing match to combat online bullying. Having...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 25 - Jordan De Goey
With AFL finals just around the corner, we were honoured to be joined by Collingwood Football Club superstar Jordan De Goey for today's FightFit Podcast. Both Collingwood and Jordan have been through an eventful past 12 months, bouncing back from a narrow loss in the 2018 AFL grand Final to once...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 24 - Matthew Pillios
In the 24th episode of the FightFit Podcast, were were joined by Matthew Pillios. Matthew is one of Melbourne’s most prominent real estate agents and also is a ring announcer and commentator for many combat sports events in Australia including the FightFit Challenge! Matthew also has done work in...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 23 - Tully Lou
In episode 23 of the fightFit Podcast, we talked to Tully Lou. Tully is a Melbourne based fashion designer and founder of active wear bran 'Tully Lou'. On top of being a successful business woman, Tully also has a very inspirational story about how she has overcome major personal adversity to get...
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FightFit Podcast, EP 22 - Nick Kara
In the 22nd Episode of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to Nick ‘Special K’ Kara. Nick Kara has enjoyed an extremely decorated career as a fighter, where he won a WMTA light cruiserweight world championship amongst other titles. Nick was also the striking coach of the Australian team on ‘The...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 21 - Steve Vott
In the 21st episode of the podcast, we talked to Steve Vott. Steve is the founder of food.com.au, which is an innovative and interactive online nutrition and lifestyle platform. Steve talks about the theory of food.com.au and what they are aiming to achieve. The FightFit Podcast is also available...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 20 - Simone Bailey
In the 20th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to Simone Bailey. Simone has had 55 boxing fights, as well as 10 kickboxing fights and is on the professional boxing and combat sports board of Victoria. Adding to this, she is also a barrister and competes in weight lifting. The FightFit...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 19 - Tully Lou
In the 19th episode of the podcast, we chatted to Tully Lou! Tully is a Melbourne based fashion designer that set the trend for lux active wear. All round fitness fanatic and yoga teacher, together with FightFit she launched Yoxing = Boxing + Yoga. She’s also a massive advocate for mental health...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 18 - Jason Mallia
In the 18th episode of the podcast, we chatted to Jason Mallia. Jason is one of Australia’s brightest young boxers, having won 4 Australian amateur titles under Kel Bryant at the Collingwood Boxing Club. Having won his most recent national title just 2 weeks ago, Jason is off to Russia for the...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 17 - Chris Chronis
In the 17th episode of the FightFit Podcast, we talked to the one and only Christopher Chronis. If you grew up in the 90’s you would have seen his name and face pretty much everywhere - he promoted fighters like Tosca Petridis, Sam Greco etc, had clothing shops all across the country and even a...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 16 - Brad Sassman & Paul Fyfield
Episode 16 of the podcast, we spoke to Brad Sassman and Paul Fyfield. With the 20th FightFit games coming up this weekend, Brad Sassman aims to give some insight as to the mindset of a fighter coming into Challenge week. Having previously done the Challenge 4 times, Brad goes through his...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 15 - Madi Browne
In episode 15 of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to Madi Browne. Madi has had an extremely decorated career in netball. She is the current co-captain of the Collingwood Magpies and is the the only player to have made history by twice winning the most coveted individual honour in netball - the…
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FightFit Podcast, Ep. 14 - Dave Hedgecock
In episode 14 of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to Dave Hedgecock. A pioneer of kickboxing and boxing in Australia, Dave Hedgecock is regarded as a living legend amongst many and was the first Australian to fight for a kickboxing world title. He possesses wealth of knowledge, has countless...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 13 - Diana Thumm
In episode 13 of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted with Diana Thumm. Diana started her journey with FightFit when she joined the gym to gain a bit of fitness. After a little while, she decided to have a crack at the FightFit Challenge, where she was victorious. Since then Diana has become an...
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The FightFit Podcast, EP. 12 - Cam Eyes
In episode 12 of the podcast, we talked to Cam Eyes. A product of Frank Dando's Sports Academy, Cam had many amateur fights before having 9 pro fights for a record of 8 - 1. Cam is a very inspirational story of how boxing be used as a tool to help somebody achieve discipline, self-respect and...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 11 - Travis Varcoe
In week 11 on the FightFit Podcast, we were joined by Travis Varcoe. Travis Varcoe has had an inspired AFL career - one that many of us can only dream about! He was part of the Cats group that helped them win 2 premierships. He’s played over 210 games and is a valued member of the Collingwood...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 10 - Mal McGuinness
For the 10th episode of the podcast, we were joined by Mal McGuinness. Mal has recently retired from his position on the board of professional boxing and combat sports Victoria, where he solidified his status as a legend and a pioneer of the sport over the past 22 years. He also spent much of his...
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FightFit Podcast, EP. 9 - Jordan Merrilees
In episode 9 of the FightFit Podcast, we chatted to Jordan Merrilees. Jordan is one of the members at our gym, and was scheduled to take part in a FightFit challenge, before he had to cancel after being chosen to represent Australia in swimming. Jordan also has some cool stories about his family...
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The FightFit podcast consists of freestyle conversations that aim to fuse the expert perspectives of a diverse range of people with a common passion for combat sports, health and well being. Each week, our host Jake shares the couch with special new guests to share their expertise and stories.
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