The Tier-One Podcast is a weekly show where you can hear about the lives, stories and thoughts of some very interesting guests.
#059 Robert Lawson This week on the show I'm reunited with my friend, after not seeing him for well over a year. He had just finished doing a half marathon every day in June for charity - Robert Lawson Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 03/07/2020
This week on the show I'm joined by a BJJ practitioner, bow hunter, and motorbike enthusiast. I had a great time discussing all these things and more with - Jack Fogel-Watkins. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 14/03/2020
#057 Lyam Quin This week on the show I had the pleasure of sitting down with a man who holds both a Judo Black belt and a BJJ Brown belt to discuss martial arts, his life growing up in South Africa and how he ended up in Australia - Lyam Quin Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 08/03/2020
#056 Adam Tuttle This week on the show I had the pleasure of spending an early Sunday morning talking about education, bow hunting, BJJ and much more with the Director of sales for Active Campaign in Australia, Michigan native and farther of four awesome boys - Adam Tuttle. Thanks so much for listening! Be sure to follow Adam on Instagram here: @jadamtuttle If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 01/03/2020
#055 Dan This week on the show I'm joined by Dan who had to remain largely anonymous to come on the show due to the nature of his work. We discuss his life growing up, talk a lot of BJJ and a recent health diagnosis he has been battling with - Dan Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 23/02/2020
#054 Dan Hampton This week on the show I'm joined by the son of a preacher man and former NSW Police officer. As the co-owner and head of Sales at Young Henrys he's especially passionate about good beer - Dan Hampton. Check out Young Henrys here: Young Henrys Follow them on Instagram here: @younghenrys Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 14/02/2020
#053 Tim McCleave This week on the show I'm joined by a man who is also from Leeds but has lived here in Sydney for the past 8 years. We discuss the eerie amount of similarities in our family history, his travel stories and of course a lot of BJJ. More importantly we talk about his brother Peter who has been diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer; Myeloma. Peter and Tim are now both spearheading campaigns to get more people on the stem cell registry globally, potentially saving many lives. Read more and register to donate here: Global: https://www.10000donors.com/ Australia: https://www.10000donors.com.au/ Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 08/02/2020
#052 Pasha Melynk This week on the show I'm again joined by Ukrainian native who has lived half of his life in Australia due to getting into a unfortunate car accident on his 7th birthday, leaving him in a coma for an entire 11 months. He is also an excellent BJJ purple belt and coach at Gracie Barra Bondi - Pasha Melynk Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 20/12/2019
#051 Felipe Jockyman This week on the show I was joined by BJJ 2nd degree Black Belt from Porto Alegre, Brazil currently teaching at Gracie Barra Bondi - Felipe Jockyman Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 11/12/2019
#50 Pasha Melynk This week on the show I'm joined by Ukrainian native who has lived half of his life in Australia due to getting into a unfortunate car accident on his 7th birthday, leaving him in a coma for an entire 11 months. He is also an excellent BJJ purple belt and coach at Gracie Barra Bondi, which we will get into in a part 2 episode! - Pasha Melynk Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 08/12/2019
#049 Fireside This week on the show yet again T is left to his own thoughts as he talks about his last week and tries to answer some of the questions he usually asks the guests. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 02/12/2019
#048 Fireside This time on the show T forgot to get someone to interview. So take a walk with him around Sydney's Centennial Park, as he rambles on about whats being going on the last few months. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 25/11/2019
#047 Ricky Pachon This week on the show I'm joined by BJJ purple belt, Gracie Barra Oceania ambassador, Australian national champion at purple belt and coach at GB Bondi - Ricky Pachon. Here are some of Ricky's other achievements: - Pan Pacific champ blue belt - 2nd Pan Pacific open weight - 2nd at nations blue belt - 1st nationals purple belt - 1st state champs purple belt - 1st No Gi Pan Pacific - 2nd Gi Pan Pacific Follow Ricky on Instagram - @rickypachonbjj Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 16/11/2019
#046 Raony Condini This week on the show I'm joined by BJJ black belt under Marcelo Rezende and owner of Gracie Barra Townsville. - Raony Condini. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 03/09/2019
#045 John Brewin This week on the show I'm joined by a professional mixed martial arts fighter for Brave CF, fighting out of Bali MMA. Hailing from New Zealand - John Brewin Thanks so much for listening! Give John a follow here:@trouble_brewin If you enjoyed the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 22/06/2019
#044 Ramin Ettehad This week on the show I'm joined by a Brazillian Jiu Jitsu black belt under the legendary Ralph Gracie and Kurt Osiander - Ramin Ettehad. If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 20/07/2019
#043 Don Carlo-Clauss This week on the show I was lucky enough to be joined by Bellator MMA & StrikeForce veteran, Division 1 Collegiate Wrestler, 2x New York State Wrestling Champion, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and the advanced MMA grappling coach at Bali MMA - Don Carlo-Clauss. If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 16/07/2019
#042 Anthony Leone This week on the show I had the pleasure of being joined by professional mixed martial arts fighter and the co-owner of the awesome Bali MMA. He's fought for the Bellator Bantamweight title. A silver-medallist at the Pan-American Games in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu and placed Bronze in the World No-Gi Championships - Anthony Leone If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 12/07/2019
#041 Morgan Perkins This week in the show I close out my time training and interviewing the team at Bangkok Fight Lab with the co-owner and head instructor, who is a BJJ black belt under the legendary Pedro Sauer - Morgan Perkins. I write a blog every week too check it out on my website here If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. 25/06/2019
#040 Richard Kerrigan This week on the show I'm joined by a brown belt under the legendary Roger Gracie. The currently number 2 ranked IBJJF Brown belt at masters 2. He's from South Africa but has lived a lot of his life in the UK and regularly travels to Thailand where I met him - Richard Kerrigan Thanks so much for listening! I write a blog to go along with each episode check it out on my website here If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. 07/06/2019
#039 Tammi Willis This week on the show I'm joined by entrepreneur, BJJ purple belt and owner of the much loved Nourish Cafe in Bangkok -Tammi Willis. Check out Nourish on Facebook here Thanks so much for listening! I write a blog to go along with each episode check it out on my website here If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 24/06/2019
#038 Alexis Tomlin This week on the show listen into part two of the interview with the awesome Alexis Tomlin. Thanks so much for listening! I write a blog to go along with each episode check it out on my website here If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 25/06/2019
#037 Alexis Tomlin Part 1 This week on the show I'm joined by a man born in Greece, grew up in England and now lives in Thailand. He's also an excellent storyteller and BJJ purple belt - Alexis Tomlin. Thanks so much for listening! I write a blog to go along with each episode check it out on my website here If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 20/06/2019
#036 Pons Ponce This time on T1 I'm joined by Pons who is a BJJ Brown Belt from Manila in the Philippines, living and training in Bangkok. He's fought in over 230 BJJ matches including winning gold at the 2015 Asian open in Tokyo. Thanks so much for listening! I write a blog to go along with each episode check it out on my website here If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 01/06/2019
#035 Nando Borralho This time on T1 I'm joined by BJJ brown belt and head coach at the only Gracie Barra club in Thailand - Nando Borralho. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 24/05/2019
#034 Thien Krua-Chottikul This time on T1 I'm joined by BJJ Black belt, co-owner / grappling coach at Bangkok Fight Lab and one of the most friendly people you could ever meet - Thien Krua-Chottikul. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 08/05/2019
#033 Colin Slider This time on T1 I'm joined by a BJJ Black Belt under the legendary Leandro 'Brodinho' Issa. One of the first people to go from white to black belt all at the world renowned Evolve MMA in Singapore. Coming from humble beginnings in Kilmarnock, he's traveled the world and settled in Bangkok, where he now resides as a teacher - Colin Slider. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 05/05/2019
#032 Jeff Andora This time on T1 I'm joined by personal trainer, owner of the secretive Flash Fitness gym in Bangkok and author of multiple books - Jeff Andora. Check out some of his books here: The Habits and Hormones Solution How To Sculpt a Classic Physique Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 22/04/2019
#031 Anders Rosendal This time on T1 I'm joined by a BJJ Black Belt from Denmark, who has won the European Championships 3 times, lived in Thailand for the past 18 months and is also computer programmer - Anders Rosendal. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 20/04/2019
#030 Fireside This time on T1 your very tired host keeps it short as I reaccount my first 7 days in Bangkok! Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 17/04/2019
#029 Sherin Matthew This time on T1 I was lucky enough to be joined by Sherin Mathew who is the founder of AI Tech North and an AI Lead at IBM. Check out his work here and follow his conference on Facebook here Have a look at some of my favorite AI and automation media: Humans Need Not Apply The Rise of the Machines Life 3.0 Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 29/03/2019
#028 Wendy McCullagh On this episode I'm joined by a woman who has traveled all around the world, worked on programs such as Worzel Gummidge, Sooty and Sweep, Art Attack, Emmerdale and The Bill. She also happens to be my Grandmother - Wendy McCullagh. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 29/03/2019
#027 Fireside This time on T1 I look toward a former Navy SEAL and BJJ black belt for his advice about staying on the path of discipline. Taken from his awesome book 'Discipline equals freedom field manual' by Jocko Willink. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 26/03/2019
#026 Fireside This time on T1 I look toward a ancient Japanese ronin samurai for advice on traveling alone and staying on the path. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 19/03/2019
#025 James Coupland & Phil Marsh This time on T1 I catch up with the owner and head chef at The Hungry Bear restaurant, along with his best who runs and oversees the micro brewery inside the Bear - James Coupland & Phil Marsh. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 24/02/2019
#024 Lewis Matthews & Geoff Cumbus This time on T1 im rejoined by best mates and co-head instructors at Gracie Barra Harrogate as the mystery of who tapped who on their first meeting continues - Lewis Matthews & Geoff Cumbus. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 16/02/2019
#023 Thomas Garratt This week on the show I met up with a mixed martial arts fighter and world traveller just before he sets off to Canada to live for the next couple of years - Thomas Garratt. Check out one of his fights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxpP2ypU-JQ Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 15/02/2019
#022 Joe Maskill Fishwick This week on T1 I'm joined by a friend who I've only recently re-connected with, we discuss story telling, future aspirations of working behind the camera on film and TV, a bit about his passion of skateboarding and the concept of the hero's journey - Joe Maskill Fishwick. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded:03/02/2019
#021 Vince Jet Rollins This time on T1 im joined by personal trainer, massage therapist, former chef and one of the most exuberant people I have met - Vince Jet Rollins. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 13/12/18
#020 Bob Fawcett-Hodge This time on T1 I'm joined by my own brother who is a super talented tattoo artist working out of the awesome Snake and Tiger Tattoo studio in the Thornton's Arcade, Leeds city center - Bob Fawcett-Hodge. Check out his work here on Instagram or here on Facebook. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 09/09/2018
#019 Robert Lawson This time on T1 I'm joined by my close friend, chef, ultra distance runner and one of the most audacious trailblazers I know - Robert Lawson Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded 20/01/2019
#018 Yas Barker This time on T1 I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend and former personal trainer - Yas Barker. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded 08/09/2018
#017 Jim Munton This time on T1 I'm joined by one of my closest friends, Jiu-Jitsu training partner and rival - Jim Munton. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 26/08/2018
#016 Fireside In this episode of T1 I sit down and reminisce about 2018 and generally chat about the podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 09/01/2019
#015 Geoffrey Cumbus In this episode of T1 I'm joined by BJJ black belt under the legendary Pedro Sauer, co-founder/ head instructor of Gracie Barra Harrogate, hailing from South Carolina but here helping build the character of the 'sheepdog' through teaching at GBH - Geoffrey Cumbus. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded 25/08/2018
#014 Pax This time on T1 I sit down and have a heart to heart with The Mamba himself and find out how he got from growing up in Botswana to the start of his BJJ journey, Gracie Barra Blue belt - Pax. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded: 23/08/2018
#013 Lewis Matthews In this episode of the show I'm joined by a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Victor Estima, founder and head coach of Gracie Barra Harrogate - Lewis Matthews. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded 20/08/2018
#012 Kane Daniels In this episode of T1 in joined by martial artist, former head strength and conditioning coach at Huddersfield Giants recently making the move over to Hull to join the Rovers and give them his expertise. - Kane Daniels. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded 19/08/2018
#011 George Wainwright In this episode of T1 I'm Joined by entrepreneur, adventurer and CEO of NoCurfew Events Leeds who host nights in The Backroom bar and run the yearly MiNT festival in the city - George Wainwright. Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded 16/08/2018
#010 Dr. Zaher Raslan This time on T1 I'm joined by Syrian native, personal trainer and Doctor of Medical Science - Zaher Raslan Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded 24/06/2018
#009 Edward This time on T1 I'm joined by Royal Marine, classic car enthusiast and one of my closest friends - Edward Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show you can subscribe and leave a review here on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow the Tier-One Facebook Page and Instagram here. Recorded 23/06/2018