Exceptional People

Featuring special guests & life long friends Hudson & Kaeden Covid Cooking competition What they are enjoying & what they miss most during these crazy Covid times & of course our regular segments Luca's Fact of the week,  Raj's "Shower Thought" & Giacomo's "Joke of the Week" For past episodes look for this "Exceptional People" podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify or go to www.exceptionalpeople.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Brother's bite back at their "Brosin" brethren and fill us in on their latest cooking adventures with their Queen of all chefs, Nagi from "RecipeTin Eats" Join Nagi's free email list to receive THREE free cookbooks! www.recipetineats.com For past episodes of My3sons go to www.exceptionalpeople.com.au or iTunes, Google Play & Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xavier's Back discussing his special "Brosin" relationship with his cousins Is Giacomo too bossy?? Sleeping at Nonna's home Dear Raj's "Bachelor" question Walking dogs with Giacomo & delivering the "joke of the Week" himself!!       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unexpected but very welcome guests at Joseph's Zoom birthday party!! Father's Day treats - Iced Apple cake, Boston buns & Chocolate eclairs!! Luca's "Top 5" gelato flavours Dear Raj segment and the "Mission to get an Xbox" advice & of course our much awaited, highly anticipated regular segments: Luca's "Fact of the Week" Raj's "Shower Thought" Giacomo's world famous "Joke of the Day"!!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "Arnott's Shapes Great Debate" Debut of Raj's advice segment, "Dear Raj" - Look Out Noah!! Giacomo's new "Would you rather" segment - Would your rather speak all languages or speak to all animals? Lockdown 2.0 Latest and of course Luca's Fact of the Day, Raj's Shower Thought & Giacomo's Joke of the Day!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The much awaited, highly anticipated "Showdown for the Burger Crown" is here!! The boys go "head to head" over five exciting rounds "critiquing" the best the Burger Behemoths, McDonald's & Hungry Jack's have to offer!! The "Big Mac" Vs The "Big Jack". Bon Apetite!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My3Sons review the final episode of "Bachelor in Paradise" The fallout from Luca's claim that "BBQ Shapes" were chips?? Giacomo's "muesli bar creation" Luca's lasagna with Nonna  introducing Raj's new "advice" segment, "Dear Raj", send your submissions to:dearraj@mythreesons.com.au And of course our regular segments: Luca's "Fact of the Day" Raj's "Shower Thoughts for the Week" & Giacomo's side splitting "Joke of the Day"!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luca reveals his Top 5 chips and controversially includes Arnott's BBQ Shapes?? Bachelor in Paradise "Zingari" review Luca's Orthodontist "backflip"!! Stage Four - "State of Disaster" - Lockdown 2.0 Raj's Shower thoughts of the week Luca's Fact of the Day &  Giacomo's Joke of the day. Enjoy!! For past episodes go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au, Apple iTunes, Google Play & now Spotify!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the boys discuss their Bocce trials & tribulations!! Luca's new "Top 5" segment on Chocolate!! Raj's 23 day mindfulness streak Giacomo's Cold shower therapy  and of course Luca's Fact of the Day, Raj's Shower thought of the week and Giacomo's Joke of the Day introduced by our newest team member Xavier!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proudly brought to by Giacomo's Dog Walking Service, "for all your dog walking needs" 0427 844 220 for bookings This week the boys discuss: Lockdown 2.0 & Mandatory face masks and potential $200 plus fines!! Mummy's "Iso" birthday gifts International listeners of the show - Bon Jour Stanley!! and the "Tidy Jar"troubles   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

this week's episode proudly sponsored by "Giacomo's Dog Walking Service" - text 0427 844 220 to book a walk!! The boys share their thoughts on "Device Free Friday" Raj's "Cooking Sentence" is over & the judge's scores are in Massi's wonderful "crisps" delivery from the UK Lockdown / Online schooling is back  Bocce Brawls And of course our regular episodes: Luca's Fact of the Day Raj's Shower Thoughts Giacomo's Joke of the Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proudly hosted by the family's "reigning" UNO Champion, Papa!! Raj's cooking corner & seven day extra cooking "punishment" Gardening at Nonna"s and the Marigold growing competition Birthday "Shout Outs" to Jeevath in England & Oded from Mt.Martha  Giacomo's Dog Walking Service update And our regular segments that we know you all eagerly await..... Luca's "Fact of the Week" Raj's "Shower Thought" & Giacomo's disastrous "Joke of the Week"!!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giacomo's discusses the highlights of his short & distinguished thirteen years on the planet The creation & mess made producing Giacomo's lovely birthday lamingtons Raj's "mindfulness" update talking to birds in trees... The beginning of a family Dog Walking "Empire" The boys point fingers at who is the most "addicted" to their devices, more "marination" required here. Luca's "Fact of the Day" Raj's weekly "Shower thought" and of course to bring it home, Giacomo's "Joke of the Day"!! Enjoy!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School Holiday Bonus episode featuring the Monitto brothers, Joseph & Xavier! 6am wake up call Xavier's Coronavirus check Our day at Peninsula Hot Springs Visiting Zia Elvita, Zio Adam & cousin Charlottein Rosebud & a wonderful shopping expedition at USA Foods!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello there & welcome back!! This week's discussion points include: Giacomo's claim for "content cash" & the latest on his "Dog Walking Service" Luca feeling the "stress" of Year 10 exams the latest addition to the family, a new "popcorn machine" & of course  Giacomo's self proclaimed "best segment" of the show, "Joke of the Day" Luca's "Fact of the Day" & Raj has dumped his regular segment of "quote of the day" for his new segment called "Shower Thoughts". Stay tuned & thanks again for listening.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we celebrate & discuss Luca's 16th birthday celebrations and almost being named, "Primo".  Raj fills us in on taking up meditating, being more "Mindful" and almost being named "Secondo" & Giacomo's new dog walking business and almost being named "Tre"!! Lucky the boys have a strong mother who didn't let Papa have his way with their names. Enjoy!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with an 8/10 rating from "Mummy" !!! The boys discuss: Luca's version of the World Famous "Popeye's Fried Chicken" The tactics playing & mathematical equations behind "Paper, Rock, Scissors" Snickers Krispy Kreme doughnut Vs American Doughnut Kitchen Luca's "Fact of the Day" Raj's "Quote of the Day" Giacomo's "Joke of the Day"       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for coming back!! In this episode we discuss: Giacomo's explains his disaster of a joke from the pilot episode Our family Chorizo dinner prepared by Apprentice Chef Raj Luca's revolutionary "war ending" bathroom schedule the joys of morning walks before home school & the return of "real" school The Family swear jar is back Luca's "Fact of the Day" Raj's "Quote of the Day" & finally Giacomo tries to redeem himself with another "Joke of the Day" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilot episode of "My Three Sons" podcast featuring my three sons, Luca 15, Raj 13 & Giacomo 12.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former IBF Middleweight chamion, Sam "the King" Soliman discusses: Skills gained from the multiple forms of martial arts he practiced Australian Cruiserweight title in only his second pro fight World title eliminator and subsequent world title fight with Felix Sturm Defending his Middleweight title against Jermaine Taylor where he tore his ACL The Contender series with Sugar Ray Leonard & Sylvester Stallone and  Views on the current state of Australian boxing

Former Olympian, now boxing promoter, Lynden Hosking recalls as a four year old telling his mother he wants to be a boxer and her reaction. Lynden speaks of the “official” beginning of his amateur boxing career as a ten year old, achieving his dream of Australian Olympic representation in Atlanta in 1996 as well his bronze medal winning performance at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. The fight promotion “bug” that bit him while in the US on a personally funded fight camp for future world champions Jayde Mitchell, Jason & Andrew Moloney. Scoring the boxing coach job at his beloved Carlton football club while playing poker with Greg Williams and lunching with Brett Ratten & Stephen Kernahan. Lynden's regular “market research” trips around Australia watching & learning from other fight nights and promoters as well as travelling to Las Vegas throughout the year. How the Michael “Pretty Boy” Zerafa Vs Jeff “The Hornet” Horn, “Battle of Bendigo” event was born after a late night phone call from the event’s co-promoter Dean Lonergan of D & L events.

Mike Altamura: MJA Platinum CEO, MTK Global International consultant and the fight game's best dressed man gives his perspective on the biggest boil over in boxing history. The big winners & losers on the current heavyweight landscape and who will eventually become the Unified & Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world!! Mike addresses the conspiracy theories behind the fight, his thoughts on Zuffa Boxing's latest plans to enter the fight game, Australian boxing's rising stars and his latest foray in Sports Entertainment, Showdown Wrestling's - "Aftershock!!" 

It's FIGHT NIGHT at The Star Event Centre in Sydney. The place is buzzing with anticipation for the Australian Title Fight!!  A couple of quick chats with: No Limit Boxing's Matt Rose The "Pretty Boy" Michael Zerafa The Defending Champ's mum & professional fight photographer, Marty Camilleri Former IBF Featherweight World Champion, Barry "Boy" Michael Former WBO Welterweight World Champion, Jeff "The Hornet" Horn

A series of short conversations with: Father of Joel, Ray Camilleri Team Tszyu 2boss, Glen Jennings No Limit Boxing promoter - Matt Rose The Face of Australian Boxing & Main Event's "Main Man" - Ben Damon Defending Aust. Champ: Joel "CamaKO" Camilleri Reptile Apparel CEO & Joel's Major Sponsor - Daniel Agius Main Event PPV & Fox Sports publicist - Gabby Facchini Enjoy!!!

Former Australian Super Welterweight Champion & Former WBC Asian Boxing Council Welterweight championJoel "CamaKO" Camilleri discusses: fight monikers & the fight game as a  business his custom created "Ring Walk" music by rapper "MARKIA" securing sponsors working as a teacher his bent nose his rock solid head the "Guru" of Australian boxing, Sam Labruna & team and his upcoming bout with "Son of a gun", Tim Tszyu and plenty more!!!

Former Australian Lightweight Champion Gaige Ireland discusses: -the hate he received leaving home to set up his training camp in Melbourne -his early experiences navigating Melbourne transport, falling asleep on a train and waking up in Frankston instead of Keilor Park!! -the theft of his title belt by his family's very own "Bonnie & Clyde" his own "Nan & Pop" -his early career fights in Bendigo, Warrnambool & and his battle cutting ten kilos in ten days to make weight for his first fight in Las Vegas!! -working with the fight game's #1 fitness guru, "Unca" Ron Picken & so much more!!!

Current Commonwealth & WBA Oceania Super Welterweight Champion Michael "Pretty Boy" Zerafa discusses the money offered to fight in the UK for his Commonwealth belt from super promoter Eddie Hearn, the dollars he wants even before he considers fighting son of former undisputed World Champ Kostya Tszyu, Tim Tszyu. His association with trainer Sam LaBruna, agent Brendan Bourke and Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment. Michael loves nutty chocolate, his family and everyone that has supported his career thus far but hates deep tissue massages & getting tatts. Enjoy!!  For past episodes go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

International model Antoni Topic's fight future looked bright until international consultant for "Mack The Knife Global" & Antoni's manager, Mike Altamura stepped in. It's the battle of the "Internationals"!!

Mike Altamura is an international consultant for MTK (Mack The Knife) Global, the world's foremost boxer management company.  Topics discussed include: Mike joining the MTK Global team Mike's latest WBO World Champion, Isaac "Royal Storm" Dogboe including his father, manager & trainer, Paul Dogboe. Mike's stable & potential next crop of World Champions coming through the system including TJ Doheny, Billy "The Kid" Dib, Luke "Action" Jackson, Paul "Showtime" Fleming & Leonardo "Lenny" Zappavigna. The long awaited return of Tyson Fury and the future super bouts that await him Jeff Horn Vs Terence Crawford's WBO World title bout and what is possibly next for Horn in Australia eating Tacos with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Robbie Whittaker's UFC Middleweight title defence aganst the Cuban sensation Joel Romero & finally the ultra tough decision in cutting the promising fight career short of his very good friend Antoni "The Atopic Bomb" Topic!!

Micky Capparelli of Betelgeuse Films returns from a triumphant trip of the UK and goes into great detail of his experiences covering the Anthony Joshua Vs Joseph Parker Heavyweight unification bout & Australia's "Big Daddy" Lucas Browne & Dillian Whyte's fight the week before.  

Mark Danby previews the 2018 Formula One season and reminisces about his forty years love affair with all forms of motorsports before attending his 100th Grand Prix.  Mark recaps the following topics: 2017 Constructors standings. Driver changes for 2018 and beyond. "Young Guns" about to emerge Which drivers are under pressure? The latest information on the off season testing. Pirelli's tyre demands on race teams. Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Group sale to Liberty media and the ramifications to the sport Mark's own plans to start his own show on all things motorsports. Stay tuned.

Prince Harry calls Micky followed by a call from fight promoter Eddie Hearn. Both want Micky Capparelli to film their events. Who does Micky choose??

Rising star "Fight game" filmmaker Micky Capparelli discusses his start in the filmmaking business, how he came up with THE most obscure company name in filmmaking, "Betelgeuse" and the mind blowing technological innovations in his chosen profession. Hear Micky's thoughts on the meteoric growth of the documentary "fly on the wall" genre being used to promote fighters and their upcoming bouts as well as his association with online powerhouse "Tha Boxing Voice" radio show. Micky discusses his work covering the Jeff Horn Vs Manny Pacquiao WBO World title bout and WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder's recent training camp in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Last but not least, Micky has been offered two filmmaking jobs, unfortunately they are both on the same day & time, Prince Harry's Wedding and Anthony Joshua's next world title fight. Which does Micky choose? The answer will surprise you. For past episodes of go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

The "Pride of the Peninsula" & current OPBF & interim WBA Oceania Super Middleweight champion, Jayde "J-Mitch" Mitchell talks about his recent near career ending neck injury, the operation to fix it, his comeback plans, the current state of Australian boxing, burgers, beers & his post fight career. www.exceptionalpeople.com.au for past episodes  Photo credit - Marty's Knockout Photography (Facebook)

The Melbourne fight scene waited with great anticipation for the arrival of Tim Tszyu and Team Tszyu 2.0 to roll into town this week. Unfortunately Tim sustained a foot injury during his preparation and his fighting debut in Melbourne has been delayed, for now. Tim & manager Glen Jennings were still kind enough to make the trip to Melbourne and support the Hosking Promotions, "Punches at the Park V" this Saturday 19th August. For tickets go to: www.eventopia.co/PATP5  For more episodes go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au 

The future burns bright for "the only reason Jeff Fenech remains in the fight game", talented Super Flyweight prospect, Brock Jarvis. Fighting this Saturday 19th August, 2017 on the Hosking Promotions "Punches at the Park V" fight card. For tickets go to www.eventopia.co/PATP5  For more episodes go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au 

Journalist Anthony Cocks revisits the nervousness he felt lining up interviews with former World Champions Kostya Tszyu, "The King" Sam Soliman & "The Professor" Azumah Nelson. The difficulty & the "needling" he had to employ to extract some great content out of a very "relaxed" Anthony "The Man" Mundine and his desire to write another former World Champ, Barry Michael's biography.  Nothing in this interview is "off the record" because Maxboxing.com's Anthony Cocks ALWAYS gets it factually correct!! www.maxboxing.com   For past episodes go to www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

All access was granted by Big Time Boxing promoter Brian Armatruda as we go behind the scenes 24/7 HBO style at the Melbourne Pavilion interviewing co-main & main event fighters "12" Gaige Ireland & Jayde "J-Mitch" Mitchell.  Valuable insights into their training regimes are revealed by their sprint coach, "Unca" Ron Picken & trainer Len Mitchell. Fight photographer, Marty Camillieri of Marty's Knock Out Photography tells us about her continued pursuit for the perfect photo and a chat with Fight MC, John DeMicoli who sets it all up for the warriors entering the ring to have the action colorfully described by the great man play by play commentator, Matty Pillios.   For past episodes go to www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

We discuss Dr.Tony's self diagnosed "illness" for professional wrestling, having self diagnosed himself at an early age. Tony's plans for world domination by his current crop of professional fighters. Tony enlightens us on the similarites between boxing & pro wrestling and what he & his Dragon Fire Boxing organization is doing to assist with the two worlds colliding when staging their own shows!! It's not only about the in ring action on the night, the whole non fight entertainment package is of utmost importance to this ProWrestling aficianado that always leaves the crowd wanting more. www.facebook.com/dragonfireboxing.com  For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Fight promoter, manager, corner man and new President of the Australian chapter of Vlad Hrunov's, World Hand to Hand Combat organization, "Tassie" Brown joins us to talk pet tigers, baby lions, dinners with Kostya & workouts with Timmy Tszyu as well as "cornering" a bout in Shanghai, China for his young Super Middleweight contender, "Smokin' Joe Corner".   Grant also fills us in on the upcoming negotiation process with the Tasmanian government in getting Luke "Action" Jackson a World Title shot against reigning WBO champ Oscar Valdez. For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

For the full episode click on the following iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-26-jayde-mitchell-on-boy-george-fighting-ggg-jeff/id1183346393?i=1000389686396&mt=2 For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

With the Mayweather McGregor World Tour now complete, we discuss some entertaining and not so entertaining moments that materialized in front of the millions & millions of viewers online, as well as the 50,000 plus that attended over the past four days at sold out venues in three different countries!! From Los Angeles to Toronto to New York and then over to Wembley Stadium in England the press conferences for the soon to be staged “biggest event in sports history” delivered moments that made us laugh, moments that made us cringe as well as some controversial moments that sent the online community into “meltdown”!! Have no fear, we are not going to bore you with who we think wins the fight we are just enjoying the ride!!  #MayweatherMcGregor  #MayMacWorldTour For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Jayde Mitchell discusses having Boy George play his "ring entrance" music live, his tears of joy for Jeff Horn after beating living legend Manny Pacquiao and Jayde's dream of filling Etihad Stadium taking on Gennady Gennadyevich Golovkin aka GGG for all his middleweight titles one day. For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Three time WAKO World Kickboxing Champion, former WCW professional wrestler, actor, personal trainer & philanthropist Sam Greco. Apart from running one of Melbourne’s iconic restaurant cafes,Don Camillo,Sam’s other passion in life is to empower people & change lives. Sam has recently launched his campaign that will liberate people from the shackles of their own perceived limitations.Through Sam’s motivational speaking, unique physical training and charity services his “I AM A FIGHTER” campaign has been born. www.samgreco.com.au  For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Can super promoter Tarik Solak turn back the clock and get kick boxing greats, Sam "The Bull" Greco & Stan "The Man" Longinidis back in the ring to let their fists and feet fly one last time??  For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Just back from a stint at the world famous "Wild Card Boxing Gym" in Hollywood, we are joined by Michael Zerafa, Australian boxing’s “reborn” rising star and his sister and Team Zerafa boss, Michelle Zerafa. We discuss Michael's experience training under the tutelage of Freddie Roach, Team Zerafa's upcoming plans on fighting on a Top Rank show later this year and Michael’s move up the IBF rankings. www.facebook.com/MichaelJZerafa   www.instagram.com/zerafa13  www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Grant "Tassie" Brown is the ultimate "mover & shaker" of boxing in Tasmania. Grant and his "A-Team" stage events and are working towards delivering Australia their next Champion of the World!! The episode is ad-free thanks to Charles 263, Airbnb's newest listing in central Launceston. For accomodation enquiries for Charles 263 visit: www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/17721557 For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

The future of Australian boxing is in secure hands as we meet Australia’s youngest fight promoter, Jake Ellis of Team Ellis promotions. Jake is currently readying his team for the biggest and most exciting fight night his company has put together and we also had the pleasure of being joined and hearing the very wise thoughts of his brother and Team Ellis head trainer, “Young” Darcy Ellis.  The Team Ellis boys discuss their modern day philosophies on the fight game, their thoughts on the UFC, Jake's first fight night staged at a roller skating rink & Team Ellis’s plans to run several shows this year along with fellow fight promotion company Big Time Boxing called, “Fighting Chance”. www.teamellis.com.au For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Jayde "J-Mitch" Mitchell is the newly crowned Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame's 2016 Fighter of the Year. We discuss Jayde's evolution from a "fat concreter with a bad back" once tipping the scales at a whopping 130kg to now being a fighter in a serious hurry for a shot at a World Title. For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Tony Doherty is the owner of the first gym in Australia to throw away their keys and remain open AND staffed 24hrs a day, 7 days as week, 365 days a year!! Tony travels the country on his "Relentless Momentum" public speaking tour and is the promoter of the Arnold Classic Australia Multi Sport Festival.  www.arnoldclassic.com.au  www.tonydoherty.com  For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Darran Petty is a former bodybuilding champion, multi title holding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practioner/teacher and a full time Film Maker. Darran tells us about representing Australia in the Mr.Universe competion in Germany as well as his transition over to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He now travels Australia creating short social media films for clients and also shares with us for the very first time the tragic circumstances that led to his life changing career decision. www.darranpettyfilms.com For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au