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The Prodigy Podcast
by The Prodigy Podcast
Putting a spotlight on the next generation of Athletes and coaches who are changing the game and on the rise.Oh and we love coffee
Episodes
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Episode 48: Enyo Grappling (Company Series)
The next instalment of the company series I sit down with Joanne Wellstead, the lady behind the new all female BJJ show on the block aptly named Enyo Grappling. Looking to celebrate the talent of the high level competitors and help support those on the come up, this show is shaping up to be a...
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Episode 47: One South (Company Series)
This episode is part of a mini series interviewing UK BJJ companies and sharing their story on how they got started. What motivated them to get started plus the trials and tribulations of running a brand. This episode I interview Roman and Anna behind the Brighton based brand One South. The...
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Episode 46: Rosa Walsh
For this episode I sat down with Rosa Walsh, after a number of standout performances a name that is becoming more and more well known. Rosa spoke to me all the way from Illinois whilst she is training with the Daisy Fresh team to discuss her moments that have helped shape her so far. Rosa's...
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Episode 45: Stefano Sanna
This episode I sat down with BJJ brown belt Stefano Sanna in the midst of preparing for his first appearance on Grapplefest. Stefano was first introduced to combat sports growing up in Sardinia but grew to focus on BJJ alone. He shares some of the trials and triumphs he has faced and gave me a…
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Episode 44: Melissa Dixon
For this episode I sat down with MMA fighter and BJJ purple belt Melissa Dixon. Currently preparing for her first professional title fight I thought of no better moment to sit down and discuss her story and the moments that led to how she got here. For those who've seen Melissa fight I can assure...
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Episode 43: Tommy Yip
New episode comes with a whole new format. Each guest will pick out moments of their lives that have had shaped them as not just an athlete but as a person. As per usual this will probably lead to many tangents along the way. This episode's guest is Tommy Yip, being awarded his black belt in 2020...
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Episode 42: Nia Blackman
Nia Blackman is the epitome of the phrase "they need no introduction" and there isn't enough room in this description to cover all her accomplishments to date. I had the pleasure of interviewing Nia discussing what does BJJ mean to her, her ability to take on challenges and most importantly how...
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Episode 41: Ashley Bendle
Just before her upcoming fight on Polaris, I sit down with Ashley Bendle to talk about exploring her identity outside of being an athlete. The trials and tribulations competing at ADCC trials and why rice krispie squares are the best thing to eat post training. Like, comment and subscribe.
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Episode 40: Junior Fernandes
Everyone knows Junior Fernandes the competitor on the mats but who is he off them. I chatted with the man himself to delve into his story and find out what makes him tick, his personal hopes and ambitions and plenty more.
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Episode 39: Sam Quinn
The first episode of 2022 and I sit down with BJJ Brown Belt Sam Quinn, training out of Escapology BJJ. Sam most recently has taken Gold in the British Open and Multiple AJP competitions. We discuss his preparations for Euros, how the Escapology team are pushing him in new ways and his…
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Episode 38: Kevin McAloon
I sit down with new brown belt and fellow coffee nerd Kevin McAloon to talk about his captaincy of Team Scotland at SGI, his outlook on improvement and why we should change how we set goals. Personally I am extremely excited for the SGI teams event and can't wait to see the teams match up. Given...
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Episode 37: Jonas Grace
You will have seen Jonas compete against some of the best, on shows such as Submission Series and Fightstar Championship. I was able to sit down with the "Octopus" himself two weeks before his fight for the championship belt in Crystal Palace. We discuss his journey from New Zealand to Croydon…
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Episode 36: Ollie Webb
Another episode, another awesome guest. Ollie Webb is a prospect from Elements BJJ who caught my eye when competing on the submission series show during lockdown. Now looking to his next big competitive outing on Raw Grappling and growing as an athlete there was no better moment to chat with him....
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Episode 35: Tyreeze Cunliffe
Another returning guest Tyreeze Cunliffe returns to the mic. We discuss his growth as a person and an athlete and how his perspective on competing has changed. Tyreeze opens up about the impact of his experiences as a younger athlete when moving to competing as an adult. He may or may not confirm...
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Episode 34: Thomas Owen
Thomas Owen is a 4-0 fighter under the tutelage of Dan Hardy and Jimmy Wallhead. Thomas talks to me about returning to the cage after a two year period off, how he first started training and why we need to remember too have fun. We decide that the Thomas Owen cooking show has to happen and why…
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Episode 33: Jay Herridge
When Jiu Jitsu, coffee and anime combine! Today's episode we have Jay Herridge on, the nightmare of all competitors the kid who stuck with the sport. We talk origins story, Jay's change in focus over lockdown and why Michael B Jordan fighting zombies will be the movie on Jay's life.
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Episode 32: Libby Genge
Welcome back my caffienated grappling friends! Coming off a big win on the Polaris Professional Undercard, Libby Genge chats with me about: fighting on a bigger stage, competing in Russia, Pan Ams and why being home schooled is becoming a norm for high level young athletes. It was a pleasure to…
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Episode 31: Darragh O’Conaill
My caffeinated grappling friends have I got a special episode for you. I chat with Darragh O’Conaill on his upcoming outing on Polaris Squads as captain of Team UK/Ireland. As well as that we chat about: why losses should be treated different in BJJ, the balance between entertainment and sport…
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Episode 30: Charlie Bowling
Today's episode I sit down with Team GB Wrestler Charlie Bowling. We talk about his learning experiences as a wrestler and what he learnt from his time in Canada. We also discuss his new facility Farmer Strong which was brought about by needing to continue his training during the pandemic. As…
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Episode 29: Sam Gibbs
Coming off his win on Alpha Grappling Sam Gibbs sat down with me to have a coffee to discuss why talent is well and truly a myth. The art of purposeful practice and how training with Ash Williams has aided him on his journey. I believe that Sam is one of the most underrated dangerous competitors…
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Episode 28: Danielle Tighe
We are back my caffeinated grappling friends with an interview with Euros Gold Medallist, purple belt, Danielle Tighe. We discussed being nasty in Jiu Jitsu and it's place in the sport. Using visualisation to help with competition, lifting atlas stones and what her admission of her other hobby…
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Episode 27: Georgij Rogolev
I chat with a brown belt that most people are well aware of in the UK BJJ circuit and with good reason. Georgij Rogolev has a goal orientated mindset and having won the IBJJF Europeans in 2018, he now has even bigger goals in mind. We talk about what it's like training in Hastings, mindset for...
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Episode 26: Ross Connelly
Having competed in the commonwealth games at the age of 18, Ross Connelly has not lacked in experience as a wrestler and yet on today's episode one of the big topics is how much he has changed and matured as a competitor. We discuss what it would take to bring wrestling back to prominence in the...
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Episode 25: Molly Lindsay
I chat with amateur MMA fighter Molly Lindsay, who has held the Battle Arena amateur title and since having her awesomely named son Odin has been breaking misconceptions on being a full time fighter and a mum. We touch on: taking the leap from studying at University to full time athlete, why…
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Episode 24: Richard Presley/Attack the Back
I sit down with the man behind some of your favourite BJJ photos, we talk about how taking photos can be dangerous when Nicky Rod is on the mat, the future of European BJJ media and why Justin Gaethje doesn't get the No Fear reference for his tattoo. Go Follow @attacktheback And check out...
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Episode 23: Jack Brown
Jack Brown has had a wild six month journey, taking a break from work as a police office in Scotland to travel and teach. Visiting Greece, Serbia and now Kenya, where he teamed up with the Lionheart Foundation to teach in Mombasa and is now in Nairobi. It's fair to say he has a few stories to…
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Episode 22: Ben Robson
The OG guest returns to the mic. Ben talks to me about what he has been up to since the last time we spoke and how his perspectives have changed since. We also discuss his time in Italy, falling in love with the gi again, why young females are more likely to sustain knee injuries and more. A...
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Episode 21: Kate Bacik
For those of you on the UK BJJ scene this lady needs no introduction, Kate Bacik has been game for any fight over the past few years but that's not quite how she started. We talk about how she came into the wild world of fighting, her thoughts on growth and more. We also talk about her upcoming...
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Episode 20: Ciaran Brohan talking about Learn Jiu Jitsu
Have I got a treat for you my caffeinated friends, Ciaran Brohan is coming onto the podcast to talk all about his new projects Learn Jiu Jitsu and how he is looking at the ways we can change both learning and teaching Jiu Jitsu. A truly fascinating conversation that will make you look at how your...
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Episode 19: Lloyd Cooper
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lloyd Cooper, Competitor, Coach and lover of short shorts. We touch on balancing life whilst competing at a professional level and learning to love the process. A truly fascinating interview and a recommended listen. Plus Lloyd sets himself a challenge.…
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Episode 18: Team Police BJJ/ Tom Wilson
The first interview of 2021 and we're back with UKBJJ Emergency Services Representative, Tom Wilson. Coming on to talk about UK’s first national Police BJJ association – Team Police BJJ. Tom is the chair of Team Police BJJ and been involved in both BJJ and policing for nearly 20 years. We had a...
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Instructional Review: Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu
Hello my caffeinated friends, a different kind of episode from me today. I am reviewing Kam Atakuru's instructional produced by The Grapple Club. I have written a longer full review that you can check out below. Check out my full written review here:...
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Episode 17: George Stephens
I sit down with George Stephens who after spending time living in the States has come back to the UK and is now training with the fantastic team Stealth BJJ and will be making a stamp on the competition scene in the UK next year! 00:00:44 Combining maturing your BJJ skills with your maturing as…
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Episode 16: Ash Williams on mindset on and off the mat
Ash williams is someone who I find fascinating when it comes to mindset, it something he pushes in his own team as well as himself. We alsotalk about approaching training in the right way, EBI and why not being competitive even on video games is impossible.
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Episode 15: Rob Nitman
I virtually sit down with Rob Nitman about strength and conditioning for athletes. Why keeping it simple is always the answer and the big question! Will my cycling help me when I get back on the mat!
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Episode 14: Mehmosh Raza
Well, well, well another episode is upon us. I'm delighted to have on friend, proffesional MMA fighter and all around nice guy Mehmosh Raza. We talk fighting on rooftops in Pakistan, conspirac theories and terrible weight cuts.
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Episode 13: Dominic Dillon
I virtually sit down with Dominic Dillon to talk to him about his newly announced part in the UK Polaris team, catch wrestling and left field grappling techinques. Oh and eating raw meat...... Listen now to find out why!
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Episode 12: Violet Bennett
Purple Belt, Shark Lover, Teacher and much, much more. I had an amazing conversation with Violet Bennett about her BJJ story so far and her other aspirations. Get ready for stories of Travel, Shark Names and me appointing Violet as temporary education secretary.
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Episode 11: Matt Benyon and Polaris Preview
Another Episode with one of the minds behind Scramble, Polaris and Black Belt himself Matt Benyon. Matt has been embedded in the UK BJJ community for years and managed to bring togethor his love for japanese culture to what has now become Scramble. We discuss the ups and downs of the unlucky 13th...
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Episode 10: The Mini Beast Movement, Leo Curtis and Arni Gudnason
Another cracking episode with three guests who are as amazing as individuals as they are as a group. Katie Toner sits down with Mentor/Mentee combo Leo Curtis and Arni Gudnason to talk about the Mini Beast movement and how she is supporting UK junior fighters (Better known as Mini BEASTS!). As…
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Mental Health and BJJ
A short ramble from me about how mental health and BJJ link togethor and what ways we can can look after ourselves during a peroid in which we are unable to train. I also talk about using our time off to reflect on how much we value Martial Arts in our lives.
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Episode 9: Tyreeze Cunliffe
Tyreeze Cunliffe is a name most people in the UK BJJ community are beginning to know. He epitomises the word Prodigy, with a hunger to make his life all about BJJ he has now become full time athlete and has already beaten competitors with many more years under their belt. Recorded on Skype
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Episode 8: Andrew Hardwick
Skype interview with Andrew Hardwick who runs Brotherhood Health Performance. Andrew works with various BJJ athletes guiding them through their strength and conditioning while competing.
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Episode 7: Shane Curtis
I sit down with Shane Curtis to talk about he became addicted to BJJ plus: Bullshit Martial Arts Tram Techniques Street Fights Grapplefest Transitioning to MMA
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Episode 6: Precieux Noka and Peter O Shea
I sit down with Precieux Noka and Peter O Shea from the charity Gloves not Gunz and Grapple Gang. Precieux talks about going from county lines to becoming a national champion boxer and they both talk about what they are doing to help change young lives through sport. Go check out...
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Episode 5: Daniel Movahedi
I was so excited about this episode I got the episode number wrong on the intro! Well I sat down with Daniel Movahedi to talk about being the third man in the cage. From training with the star of Gladiators to making his UFC referee debut. We talk about it all. Go check out some of the products…
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Episode 4: Cory Mckenna
I sit down with Cory McKenna before her upcoming fight on Cage Warriors 108. We talk training at Team Alpha Male, Fighting mums and Nandos! Check out Cory's sponsors Tatami Fightwear. https://www.tatamifightwear.com/
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Episode 3: Alan Whitton
I sat down with Alan Whitton who is a performance coach and BJJ Brown Belt. Alan as worked with world class athletes aiding them in managing mental hurdles or learning how to utilise performance states.
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Episode 2: Syerus Eslami
Episode 2 with Commenwealth Bronze medalist Syerus Eslami. Check out: https://www.instagram.com/siduseslami https://www.instagram.com/price.building.services
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Putting a spotlight on the next generation of Athletes and coaches who are changing the game and on the rise.Oh and we love coffee
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