All About Balance
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA long-form podcast platform designed to develop interesting conversations with a variety of different guests.
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#82 - E. Spencer Kyte
April 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBI am joined this episode by prominent UFC.com author, media member and a mentor of mine, Spencer Kyte.
The Balance Breakdown #20 - UFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2
October 30, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThe gents and I breakdown the MONSTER UFC 268 card. Enjoy.
The Balance Breakdown #18 - UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega
September 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThe usual cohort are back, and this time we discuss the fights on the UFC 266 card. Enjoy!
#81 - Jolyon Shotton
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIn this episode Jolyon Shotton, an IT professional joins the podcast to discuss his world travels, AI, music and much more.
#80 - Chris Bouldin
August 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBChris Bouldin joins the podcast this week. We discuss, randomness, the singularity of technology, are we the new Luddites? IBM's Project Debater and of course, COVID.
The Balance Breakdown #17 - UFC 265: Gane vs Lewis
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThe gang are BACK! We are breaking down all the fights for UFC 265: Gane vs Lewis.
The Balance Breakdown #17 - UFC 265: Gane vs Lewis
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThe gang are BACK! We are breaking down all the fights for UFC 265: Gane vs Lewis.
#79 - Robert Degle
July 06, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBPhilosophy student and grappler Robert Degle re-joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between human knowledge, sense of self, identity etc in the modern information technology era. Roberts Instructionals: https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/
The Balance Breakdown #16 - UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3
July 03, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIf you like the episode, please like, subscribe and review! I am joined once again by the gents. Ian, Robbie, Lee and I discuss the news and the huge UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3 card. Podcast Info: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutbalancepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tfupgg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dWwffD Episode Playlist: https://bit.ly/3sgzEuN RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/827776.rss Severe MMA podcast: https://severemma.com/pints
#78 - Dr. Rosi Sexton
June 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIf you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscribe and comment! In this episode Dr. Rosi Sexton joins me to discuss her thoughts on the impacts of the COVID pandemic, socially, economically and politically.
#77 - Tom Walker
June 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIf you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscribe and comment! In this episode, Physiotherapist Tom Walker discusses his journey from the NHS to private sector, his goals pertaining to data collection for the improvement of grappling and much more! If you are a grappler and wish to fill out his questionnaire, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3wl0eWn
#76 - Herbie Lomas
June 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBIf you enjoy this podcast, please share, subscribe and review! *APOLOGIES for the poor audio, this will be fixed in later episodes* Videographer and martial artist Herbie Lomas joins the podcast this week. We discuss his newest short film telling the story of a Muay Thai fighter and coach. We also discuss ways in which the grappling community could help the sport to grow. A Martial Artist’s Journey - Bradley Heason: https://vimeo.com/544777877
The Balance Breakdown #15 - UFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2
June 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIf you like the episode, please like, subscribe and review! I am joined once again by the usual cohort of Ian, Robbie and Lee as we discuss UFC263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2. Podcast Info: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutbalancepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tfupgg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dWwffD Episode Playlist: https://bit.ly/3sgzEuN RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/827776.rss Severe MMA podcast: https://severemma.com/pints
#75 - Jeremi Suri
May 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBDr. Jeremi Suri, the Mack Brown Distinguished Professor for History at the University of Texas, Austin joins the podcast this week. I had a fantastic time with Jeremi as we discussed how we may view the current changes in the world from a historically informed perspective. You can find out more about Jeremi here: http://jeremisuri.net/ He hosts a fantastic podcast named This is Democracy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-democracy/id1420520464?mt=2 He also recorded a Ted Talk ...
#74 - Marko Papuckovski
May 24, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIf you like the episode, please like, subscribe and review! Business owner Marko Papuckovski joins the podcast to discuss, business growth, the meandering of human accountability, power and influence and his ways of negotiating with social media. Podcast Info: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutbalancepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tfupgg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dWwffD Episode Playlist: https://bit.ly/3sgzEuN RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/827776.rss
#73 - Chris Fensom
May 10, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBIf you like the episode, please like, subscribe and review! Business owner and commentator Chris Fensom joins the podcast to discuss morality, marketing, the future of the human race and the capability for violence.
The Balance Breakdown #14 - UFC 262: Oliveria vs Chandler
May 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIf you like the episode, please like, subscribe and review! I am joined this episode once again by Severe MMA's very own Ian O'Neill to break down the UFC 262 card and the relevant news stories of the week. Enjoy! Podcast Info: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutbalancepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tfupgg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dWwffD Episode Playlist: https://bit.ly/3sgzEuN RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/827776.rss Severe MMA podcast: https://severemma.com/...
#72 - Dave Lawson
May 02, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 84.6 MBIf you like the episode, please like, subscribe and review! Dave joins the podcast once again, we discuss AI, the future of society in an automation era, commercialisation of consciousness and much more.
#71 - Steve McBriarty
April 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIf you like the episode, please like, subscribe and review! Steve McBriarty joins the podcast this week. We discuss, skateboarding, social discourse, the potential of immersive gaming and where it might lead society and YouTube rabbit holes. Podcast Info: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutbalancepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tfupgg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dWwffD Episode Playlist: https://bit.ly/3sgzEuN RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/827776.rss
#70 - Lesley Boswell
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIf you like the episode, please like, subscribe and review! I am joined by Psychosexual Therapist, and PhD student, Lesley Boswell to discuss her important work in the further understanding of vulvodynia, and how to help couples through their journey with it. Podcast Info: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutbalancepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tfupgg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dWwffD Episode Playlist: https://bit.ly/3sgzEuN RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/827776....
The Balance Breakdown #13 - UFC 261: Usman Vs Masvidal 2
April 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBSevere MMA's Ian O'Neill and 2/3rds of the Combat Thoughts podcast join me today to breakdown the upcoming UFC261: Usman vs Masvidal 2 card. Podcast Info: Podcast Website: https://www.allaboutbalancepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tfupgg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dWwffD Episode Playlist: https://bit.ly/3sgzEuN RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/827776.rss Severe MMA podcast: https://severemma.com/pints Combat Thoughts podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/782462
#69 - Sam Townend
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIf you like this episode, please do hit like, subscribe and share it with your friends. Musician, Producer and events manager Sam joins the podcast to discuss his recent music releases, his history in the music industry and we get a musical history lesson. Great time as always talking to Sam. Enjoy it!
#68 - Louis Bricusse
April 05, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBLouis Bricusse joins the podcast and overwhelmed me with his story. This episode shows the determination of a person who wanted to face the world with truth and succeeded.
#67 - Ryan Roadkill
March 29, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBArtist Ryan Roadkill joins the podcast to discuss his creative processes, surveillance, the future of humanity, and his love of bikes. https://www.ryanroadkill.com/
#66 - Josh Kennedy
March 22, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 96.2 MBFinancial software engineer Josh Kennedy joins the podcast to discuss the r/WallStBets saga, and gives a really great review of investing and its mechanics. In the podcast, he discusses some books that would be of use: The Essays of Warren Buffet - Lawrence A. Cunningham Diary of a Very Bad Year - n+1 (Anonymous author) The Outsiders - William Thorndike Cable Cowboy - Mark Robichaux Godel, Escher, Bach - Douglas R Hofstadter The Power Broker - Robert Caro
The Balance Breakdown #12 - UFC 260: Miocic vs N'Gannou 2
March 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBToday I am joined by the boys from The Combat Thoughts podcast (https://www.instagram.com/combatthoughts/?hl=en) to discuss all of the fights on UFC260. *At the time of recording, the Alex Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega fight was still live.
#65 - Rachel Millar
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBToday Rachel Millar from Safer Places joins the podcast to discuss all things domestic violence, stalking and sexual abuse. This gave me a greater insight into the work that Safer Places does and the impact that it can have. The Safer Places website for anyone who needs help, or would like more information is here: https://www.saferplaces.co.uk/ As you may know i recently was a part of a fundraiser for the Safer Places charity, which you can see the highlight video of here: https://youtu....
#64 - Sean Sheehan
March 08, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 86.3 MBSean Sheehan of Severe MMA joins the podcast this week. We discuss at length his approach to journalism, analysis and the impact that his podcast has had on the wide audience that he holds. We also slate Manchester United a good bit too. Go and sign up to the Severe MMA Patreon at: www.severemma.com/pints
#63 - Livia Giles
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBLivia Giles is on the podcast this week. Massive thank you to Livia for being so gracious with her time. We discuss becoming a high level athlete, how to get more inclusion for females into sport, and much more.
#62 - Adam Adshead
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBToday I am joined by Adam Adshead. We covered jumping into cold lakes, an old life of music journalism, surviving lockdown and becoming addicted to Skyrim.
#61 - Dan Dimmock
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBI am joined again by Academic Associate, Dan Dimmock. Dan is working toward his PhD in Immunology and we caught up on all things COVID-19, lockdown, new music and the state of the US. Dan mentioned in the episode a podcast and a YouTube channel, they are below: - Qanon Anonymous Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9tqvU7wDQCNGI7E-jaouQ - ContraPoints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gDKbT_l2us&feature=youtu.be Dan's blog: https://immunopolitics.wordpress.com
#60 - Ewan Aitken
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBToday a long time friend and ex-colleague Ewan Aitken is on the podcast. We discuss Manchester United, growing up in South Africa, a new potential political system and much more.
The Balance Breakdown #11 - UFC 258: Usman vs Burns
February 07, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBToday Jack and I are joined by special guest Ian O'Neill from Severe MMA to breakdown the UFC258 card. Subscribe to the Severe MMA Podcast patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/severemmapodcast
#59 - Luke Trainer
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBToday Luke Trainer joins the podcast. Luke and I speak about his journey through life in a home that fosters children, his charity work, his mentoring of the youth and lots more. If you are interested in fostering children, the links Luke spoke about are below: https://ukfostering.org.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/becoming-foster-parent
#58 - Donald McRae
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBAuthor of 13 books, and prolific writer Donald McRae joins the podcast this week to discuss growing up in South Africa, Boxing, MMA and much more.
#57 - Wade Norris
January 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBToday Wade Norris of Our Last Enemy is on the podcast. Wade and I discuss his musical process, lockdown in Australia, his new Brisbane food obsession and whether office working is dead. You can find Our Last Enemy below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmaqsQOBFy4D93k6EtUPEg https://www.facebook.com/ourlastenemy
The Balance Breakdown #10 - UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2
January 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBSean, Jack and I return to discuss the MASSIVE card that is - UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2.
#56 - Lloyd Cooper
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBNorthern BJJ pioneer Lloyd Cooper joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on a variety of things.
#55 - Kira Carter
January 04, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBToday I am joined by boxer Kira Carter. She will make her professional debut in 2021.
#54 - Tom Wellings
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBToday Tom Wellings is on the podcast. Tom is a childhood friend that has recently struggled with mental health issues, specifically anxiety and depression. We talk about his time during his struggles in this episode. I want to thank Tom for his bravery in coming on and having a discussion like this, and i look forward to another one, where we can have a further in depth discussion.
#53 - Tanya aka SuperSaiyanMagicalGirl
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 85.9 MBToday, I am joined by artist and photographer @supersaiyanmagicalgirl - Tanya. We discuss her approach to photography, Tristar as a whole, some of the struggles she has faced and her interpretation of struggle. The future of the human race and why elders are so important in society. This was a bucket list guest for me, and I really enjoyed the conversation. Please have a listen and support Tanya’s work as much as you can.
The Balance Breakdown #9 - UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno
December 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBJack, Sean and I breakdown the fights for this upcoming weekend at UFC256. Disclaimer, this was recorded before Robertson vs Lee was taken off the card.
#52 - Kieran Davern
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThe Irish General Kieran Davern joins us this week, to discuss how he built the room at SBG Tullamore. Why his love of competition is as fierce as it is. Irish mentality; its roots and its effects and how he constantly tries to better himself.
#51 - George Huggins
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBThis week George Huggins is on the podcast. We discussed communities within BJJ, the importance of mental health during lockdown, acceptance, the future of office working and accessibility of education.
The Balance Breakdown #8: UFC 255 Post-Show
November 23, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBJack and I go over the fights just gone this weekend. Sean was off tending to sheep so wasn't able to make it.
#50 - Lewis Gowans
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 95.1 MBToday I am joined by Lewis Gowans. Lewis is an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager for Princess Cruises. In this episode we discussed Ultimate Frisbee as a sport, Scottish kindness, his incredible weight loss journey, Israel Adesanya and MMA, football, and tattoos.
#49 - Rosi Sexton
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBToday I am joined by the one and only Rosi Sexton. Rosi is an Osteopath at Combat Sports Clinic, an elected Green Party councillor, a multi faceted academic, a retired MMA fighter, a black belt in 3 different martial arts disciplines, and alongside all of that, a partner, Mother and a musician. Our conversation centred around Osteopathy, Politics and a delve into some light philosophy. Enjoy! The Combat Sports Clinic website is: https://www.combatsportsclinic.net/
The Balance Breakdown #7: UFC 255 Deiveson Figueiredo vs Alex Perez
November 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBI am joined again by Jack and Sean to break down the fights this weekend on UFC 255. Below are the picks: Figueiredo vs Perez Jack: Figueiredo KO R2 Sean: Figueiredo KO R2 Harry: Figueiredo KO R2 Shevchenko vs Maia Jack: Shevchenko TKO R3 Sean: Shevchenko TKO R3 Harry: Shevchenko TKO R3 Shogun vs Craig Jack: Shogun UD Sean: Shogun UD Harry: Draw Chookagian vs Calvillo Jack: Calvillo UD Sean: Chookagian via UD Harry: Calvillo UD Perry vs Means Jack: Perry KO R1 Sean: Perry UD Harry: Perry KO...
#48 - Ciaran Brohan
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBIn this episode I am joined by T45 owner and founder Ciaran Brohan. We discuss Ciaran's route to owning a gym, how he is attempting to revolutionise coaching with a conceptual process. Polaris Squads, and his thoughts on the IBJJF allowing heel hooks at brown and black belt levels and much much more BJJ.
#47 - Sean Maguinness
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 94.7 MBIn this episode I am joined again by Sean Maguiness. We discuss our thoughts on the pending lockdown, how Sean recently saved two sheep delivering them to the Isle of Wight. An argument on Luck, Chance and Probability and finally a discussion on humans descending into AI and VR based organisms.