Episodes
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The Draw
We join Fitz in Tokyo, inside the Olympic village to chat through the draw and where we see the medals going.
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Episode 67 The Big Boi pod talking heavyweights
Today we welcome back to the show Ian Oliver and the Calders, Lee and Reece, to discuss Lee coaching in Tokyo, and then the real matters- where are the medals going for the heavyweight men and women at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. In the biggest of tragedies, we recorded this episode shortly...
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Episode 66 MMA and House championships... with Stuart Austin
I finally cracked and allowed my brother @stuartaustinmma on the show. We talk how he ended up in MMA, competing in MMA, fighting Ishii and where he wants to go next in his MMA career. Oh, and we firmly establish who the house champion currently is. Its me.
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Episode 65 Tashkent and the return of the leg grab
We are back discussing the Judo at Tashkent Grand Slam, and a couple of the refereeing decisions. Additionally, theres a bit of conjecture about the Japanese Team for Tokyo. Finally, huge thanks to Judoka Paul Grady for his help editing the show, his efforts are massively appreciated, and make a...
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Episode 64 Judo in Tel Aviv
Fitz is back and we look at the best Judo of the Tel Aviv Grand Slam.
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Episode 63 Looking back at 2020 with Fitz!
Another look back at 2020, and looking forward to the year ahead- what we’re hoping for! And the first showing of Fitzroy Davies, a man with an unparrelled coaching record, and who I had the fortune to coach me for 10 years. With any luck 2021 will give us plenty of Judo, and Fitz will be back on...
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Episode 62 oh for gods sake not again... The return of OJP!
New year, new lockdown, new episode. We chat through our highlights from 2020, and what we are hoping is going to come up in 2021
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Episode 61 Coping with Injury with Dr Les Podlog
This week we welcome renowned researcher and former wrestler, Dr Les Podlog. We talk about the challenges of injury and how best to cope and return to the mat from longer challenges
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Take 2- Budapest Grand Slam in review- Judo is back!
Judo is back- we welcome Tom Reed (of the "More than a Fighter" podcast) back to the show to review the Budapest Grand Slam. Tried to keep it brief and to the point- let us know what your thought of the format, and the judo (and my Gary Lineker impression). Unless someone gives us a better idea,...
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Episode 59 Worth the weight, talking weight cutting and nutrition
It seems like almost every episode i bring out is the return of the show. This week we return with 2 guests, both nutritionists with hugs amounts of experience working with elite athletes, We talk around the challenges that are presented by managing and making weight. Louise Bloor, works with the...
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Episode 58 The biggest show in Judo
The biggest pod out there- this week we're talking heavyweight judo, and welcome Lee Calder back to the show along with Ian Oliver, both of whom ( in days long gone) competed at heavyweight, and more recently were tasked with building a GB heavyweight programme. Loved having these guys on, and...
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Episode 57 The women's Pound 4 Pound best of the decade, with The Judo Edit podcast
Finally we get around to running the women’s pound 4 pound best of the decade poll. Way way back at the start of quarantine we ran a series of votes to get peoples favourite athletes of the decade in each weight category, and now we’ve thrown each of the finallists into the mix. I’m delighted to...
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Episode 56 Zach Burt
This week we welcome Canada's Pan-American medaliist Zach Burt to the show, along with our semi regular host, Pat Dawson. In our first transatlantic pod Zach talks to us about his journey towards Olympic qualification, changing weight categories, and what nits like competing in front of a home...
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Episode 55 We have a winner!
We discuss the clips sent into the show and announce the winner of the Mizuno Uchikomi bands! Huge thanks to judogis.co.uk for supporting the show upon reaching 50 episodes!
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Episode 54 Judo Inside's Hans van Essen
This week on the pod we welcome JudoInside.com's creator Hans van Essen. If you somehow dont know JudoInside- its the original database for Judoka and events. I've used the site on an almost daily basis since i was an athlete, and it was fantastic to hear some insight into how the site came about...
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Episode 53 with Ebony Drysdale-Daley
This week we welcome World Junior Silver Medallist Ebony Drysdale-Daley to the show. Ebony talks about her journey into judo, representing both GB and now Jamaica at the highest levels in world judo, and what it means for her that the Olympics has been put back a year.. You can follow Ebony's...
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Episode 50 Randori and competion time
This week we celebrate reaching 50 episodes! We have a quick chat about getting the most from randori and then its giveaway time. For those listening in the UK, Mizuno UK have kindly donated a set of uchikomi bands to the show to giveaway to a lucky listener! We want you to let us know your...
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Episode 52 with British Judo Elite Performance Coach Denny Roberts
This week,in the aftermath of the men’s judoka of the decade pound for pound vote and whilst I am waiting to sort the draw for the women’s vote, we welcome one of British Judo’s elite performance coaches, Denny Roberts, top the show. Denny is a fantastic interview, and talks us through his…
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Episode 51 the Pound for Pound King
The all new (reconditioned) OJP, coming at you with video (original judo pod on YouTube)! Welcoming a new co-host to the show- my old randori partner, and teammate, Reece Calder! Today we are doing the draw for the pound-for-pound judoka of the decade poll that will be running on the...
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Episode 49 Fighting with the family with the Calders
This week we welcome the Calder family (Lee, Reece and current British Champion Cailin) to the podcast and talk about coaching and running a club through the coronavirus and heavyweight judo in the UK. Follow the club and Cailin on his way to the Commonwealths and beyond at @judoclubesprit on...
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Episode 48 with Danny Williams
This week we welcome Danny Williams to the show. Danny is an Olympian from London 2012 and Commonwealth champion from 2014 Glasgow. We chat Judo through the Coronavirus, and his fantastic series of short Kettle classes. If you want to find out more about Danny check out his website and blog...
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Concussion in Judo with Gary Turner
Gary Turner is a former professional Kickboxer and MMA fighter with a host of world titles to his name, after i spend the first couple of minutes fanboying about his MMA career with talk about concussion and the devastating and tragic impact it can have, as well as some of the things we can do to...
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Episode 46 - Vince Skillcorn
Chatting to Vince Skillcorn about his coaching, and what prompted him to start putting content onto youtube 7 years ago. Vince has a huge Youtube channel (Vince Skillcorn Judo) displaying his vast knowledge of competitive judo- if you havent checked it out, its well worth it. The audio quality…
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Drugs in Judo
Talking with Chris about PED's in judo. Recorded in 2018 we chat about drugs in sport and Judo. Thought it would be good to bring it out now in light of the recent revelations about Rafaela Silva, who is facing a ban following a failed test at the pan american games (i think).
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Picking Team Japan
Out of date before its even out (like so many before it!) Tom Reed returns to the show, and we talk about Paris and Dusseldorf before running through our selections for the japanese team- just a day or two before the team was announced! See where we got it right, where we got it wrong and let us...
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2020 another relaunch!
Back comes the podcast for another run- hopefully we'll get through to the olympics this time! Briefly talk about whats coming up and the best players of the last decade.
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Worlds preview part 3(???) the heavyweights
Chris and I spouting on again about heavyweight judo ahead of this weeks worlds. Let us know what you think!
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The worlds preview- Lightweights
Chris and I talk about the (very) upcoming worlds lightweight categories and who we are looking forward to seeing. We also acknowledge the tragic passing of Craig Fallon and ways to support his family. To find out more please get in touch with [email protected] and search craig fallon...
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The Return of the King
Short episode with my thoughts on Teddy Riner's impressive return performance, and what needs to be done (if its possible??!!) to beat him! :-)
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Episode 39 Gemma Howell
Chatting to London Olympian Gemma Howell about her experiences in Judo, changing weights and coping with injury. Gem recently took bronze in the Baku Grand Slam and 7th in 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix. Shes also donating her hair and raising money for Little Princess Trust, check out her Just Giving…
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Episode 38 Lance Wicks (Fantasy Judo)
Short chat with one of the guys, Lance Wicks, behind the fantasy-judo.com platform. We geek out a little over stats and discuss his background in Judo and with the IJF. Get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the episode and how you're doing in the fantasy judo league.
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Dusseldorf
Quick review of Dusseldorf ahead of Morocco Grand Prix this weekend. There was some great Judo, let us know if you enjoy the episode (too lazy to edit in an outro this time!) We’re in all the usual places. Also, starting to do some more interviews- if there is anyone you think would be good let…
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Paris Grand Slam
Chris and I talk Paris Grand Slam results. We look at -78 and 100+ categories then some of the surprises from the event, including USA Judo, Mollaei and Abe. Finally we look ahead to Dusseldorf
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A shiny start to the year- Tel Aviv Grand Prix
Look at Tel Aviv Grand Prix, we are trying something a little bit different, reporting on the event, so let us know what you think, if it works. Also look ahead to Paris, and some of the match ups we'd like to see.
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The Look Back part 2!
Chris and James discuss their individuals and performance of the year!
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Return of the pod- Looking back at 2018
The podcast is back! all you happy campers can enjoy James and Chris discussing some of the highlights of the IJF Judo calendar in 2018. In two parts, part one looks at some of our highlights of the year and standout performances with a bit of speculation for 2019. Some great articles about the...
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Episode 32 Sophie Cox
Interview with Double Olympian Sophie Cox, and despite the ,mess i made of my own audio i think the sound is pretty good, and Sophie is a fascinating interview, talking about her Olympic experiences, her current projects and a rugby match when she was 11.
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Episode 31 Megan Fletcher
Interview with Glasgow Commonwealth Games champion Megan Fletcher. We talk about Glasgow, changing nationality and returning from injury
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Episode 30 Jake Andrewartha The Great White Buffalo
Speaking this week to Jake Andrewartha, An Australian heavyweight from such an unlikely background who went on to compete in London Olympics 2012 and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Jake is a great interview, really open and honest about his Judo career, and i think he's our great white buffalo!...
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Hohhot review- beginning of the Olympic run in
Chris and James review the first competitions of the Olympic qualification period for Tokyo 2020, Hohhot Grand Prix and Madrid Continental Open.
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Episode 28 Connie Ramsay
Commonwealth Bronze medallist Connie Ramsay joins us on the show today, and talks Judo and her new love- Boxing!
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Episode 27 Philip Awiti Alcaraz
This weeks show features an interview with 2 time national champion Phil Awiti Alcaraz. Phil talks about coping and adapting to injury, his rivalry with Ben Fletcher in the run up to Rio 2016, and his goals over the next 2 years.
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The slightly late, great European review
James and Chris get together to give a brief rundown of the European results
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Euro Champs 2018 Preview
A few results and a preview featuring Chris Milward, a bit lateish, of the european championships, good luck to all involved!
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Episode 24 Nathon Burns
We're back with Episode 24, with multiple world cup medallist Nathon Burns. Nathon talks about family, his time at Camberley Judo and representing Ireland. Enjoy!
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European team announcement catch up
Catch up with Chris following the European team announcement
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Episode 22 Simon Goodman
Simon talks about the Brain Tumour Charity event he is running in memory of Jamie MacDonald who sadly passed away last year after his battle with cancer. He also discusses the petition to get judo and the martial arts back on the GCSE syllabus. Please get involved anyway you can! Details for the...
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Episode 21 Grand Slam- thank you Mam, mini episode
Mini episode reviewing the highlights of Paris and Dusseldorf Grand Slams.
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Episode 19 Natalie Powell
Interview with World Bronze medallist Natalie Powell, preceded by a few thoughts on the new rules, and results from Tunisia GP.
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Episode 18 End of year review
Introducing new co-host Chris and a review of 2017! Oh and a happy new year!
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Judo! Its not all Judo chops and pyjama wrestling. Over this olympic cycle the podcast will follow the careers and ambitions of a group of athletes and coaches in the period up to the Tokyo Olympic games
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james Austin
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