Shout Out Fight Podcast

"Shout Out Fight Podcast #171 "The rise of modern Irish Muay Thai! - ft. Collie Mahon"

Welcome back fight friends! Today I got to talk shop with one of the men helping lead the surge of Irish Muay Thai - Collie Mahon from Dublin Combat Academy! I have been really watching and paying attention to Collie and his team at DCA on social media the last few years. Seeing his unique but clearly effective pad work with his fighters, the fighters themselves fighting at top level-on top promotions-winning big fights, and the culture and camaraderie of his team that you can clearly see shine through their social media. So I wanted to have a chat - and BOY did it deliver!! with the rise of the new breed of Irish Thaiboxing, I wanted to know where this explosion came from, why and who is responsible! haha - we also chat about Collie's coaching philosophy and why it works so well for him and his team - we talk about his return to the ring after a 10 year layoff - the global evolution of the sport and how his team at DCA stay at the forefront - and you all know my opinion on calf kicks!! but I wanted to hear from Coach Collie what his opinion was on the subject. Collie really does have a coaches eye with a healthy obsession for Thaiboxing, which makes him on of the best trainers in the sport! I was a fan before, but an even bigger fan after that awesome podcast - SHOUT OUT TO YOU COLLIE!

Shout Out Fight Podcast #170 "Q & A with Jay on a Friday!"

Hello Fighty Friends! Doing something a little different today - I haven't done a podcast on my lonesome for some time and I admit, I was a little unsure how to fill an hour, so I thought I send out an insta story to include a lil Q & A in the podcast, but I got so many questions it took up the whole podcast! LOVE IT!! I am always the guy asking the questions and putting guests on the spot - well, the tables have turned today!! I thought I had the answers secured in my head when I was getting ready for the pod, but I gotta tell ya - some of the answers changed as the words were coming out of my mouth! so I apologize for me arguing with myself and getting a little marble mouthed.. it's been a while since doing this on my own AND answering questions. I had everything from local fights I want to see, how do we come together as country for Muay Thai, who are my favorite fighters, what are my favorite techniques I like to throw, why did I start the podcast and everything in between! I had a lot of fun with this one, totally new to what I am used to - but I want to grow and be challenged too! SHOUT OUT TO YOU ALL WHO SENT QUESTIONS!! I am grateful for your support, encouragement and engagement .

Shout Out Fight Podcast #169 "Behind the scenes from behind the lens - round 2 with The Social Collective YYC"

Hello again fighty friends! Today - back for round 2 on the podcast we have Jen Ball from The Social Collective YYC! Jen was on for the first time in January and we had a long chat about going from photographing weddings to stepping into the fight world with a camera AND KILLING IT BY THE WAY!!! But since our first chat, Jen has really kicked it into high gear now adding MMA into her photography game which she did say was a goal of hers on the last podcast. So naturally we had a conversation about the differences - pro, cons and challenges between the 2, and just the general experience of being involved in the biggest MMA promotion in the country. We got to learn what Jen did/does on the first pod, so this time we got to just have a real conversation instead of an introduction - which honestly, was one of the best flowing podcasts to date!! Jen lets us in on some big changes since the first episode, what it's like having a husband as a fighter/coach AND if she would be able to photograph a fight her husband is in, or would she be too emotionally attached - working with Gloves Not Guns and why she wanted to be part of it, help give back and why it is important to her. Jen also has a marketing background, so she educated me (and you!) about professionalism, presence and how a fighter can stand out (or disappear!) when it comes to sponsorship and social media. This turned into a real look at the fight game from the safe side of the ropes . If you are a fighter/coach or even just a fan of the sport, this episode gives you a behind the scenes look at how the fight world is documented - and how the lens can shape perception, opportunity and reputation. Awesome podcast, with an awesome human being. SHOUT OUT TO YOU JEN!

Shout Out Fight Podcast #168 "Their's people who walk you to the ring, AND THAN THEIR'S REAL COACHES - with Ruben Yanez"

Hello again Fight Fam! I know the podcast has been a bit slow this month - But with events popping up all over the place, I have been MAD BUSY with commentating as well as getting my fighters in the ring. PRIORITIES PRIORITIES! Today I got to chat with one of the best trainers, fighters AND STORY TELLERS to come out of the Great White North - Mr. Ruben Yanez! I met Ruben on the floor of a van that picked me up in Mexico for an event (haha! we talk about it on the podcast) and stayed in contact ever since! I have been to Mexico with him three times, I ALWAYS see him when I get to commentate out east, and I hear from him live when I am commentating in Alberta about some of the fighters I'm not as familiar with. And after several years, we finally get to have a real chat outside of an event! I start off asking Ruben about a recent post he made with a bit of a "Ya'll must have forgot" vibe to it (TOTALLY EARNED IN MY OPINION!) and we were off! We chat about what fighting was like for him in the mid/late 90's as opposed to today, his proven recipe for what is needed to be a successful Muay Thai coach, finding a gym where community is as important to the gym as it is him, as well as why he wants to have his fighters fight outside of Ontario to gain experience. I ask Ruben a few fan questions and of course his top 3 favourite fighters of all time and why. I knew Ruben was a "real one" already - but i was excited to dive deep with someone I really do hold in high regard and also genuinely look forward to seeing at events! I can tell you that 3 of some of my favourite Muay Thai memories have Ruben involved - and Mexico...... I LOVE MEXICO! haha What a great chat with not just a top notch Muay Thai man, but a great man and coach - listen to this, you'll see why! SHOUT OUT TO YOU RUBEN!! PS - dood, did you know he fought the "woodenman" ?!

Shout Out Fight Podcast #167 "Muay Thai is life - Round 2 with Anthony Palombo"

Hello Fighty Friends! Coming in hot off a sensational win at the Muay Thai World Cup, we have 8x champion, Anthony Palombo on the podcast today for the second time! Anthony made his pro debut at the MTWC in the co main event - Canada vs Australia in March and in my opinion, was FAR AND AWAY the fighter of the night! I'll tell you what, not only did Anthony look like a new, mature fighter last fight. But I also noticed a new and mature man on the podcast! our first podcast, Anthony was a little more playful on his approach to fighting - but this time you can hear that their's direction, purpose and vision to why Anthony chooses to be a fighter as well as coach, living the lifestyle and being present. Myself and co commentator, Kyle Messenger noticed how this Anthony looked like I totally different fighter than we were used to seeing, and for all the right reasons! So we discuss, because I definitely wanted to know! - where did this change and maturity come from? and so sudden? we also break down the fight with Jerome Simbahan living in Anthony thoughts round by round, we break down what he thought the strengths and weakness's were on BOTH sides, the back and forth with 147lbs king in Canada - Thomas Mandra and what's it's really about. And I ask Anthony a few fun questions as I'm going to be adding more of these in future episodes. I have watched Anthony "grow up" in the ring and he has really come into his own. He's fun to watch and couldn't more friendly, likeable and approachable - all those reasons are why I am a fan of this young man! SHOUT OUT TO YOU ANTHONY!