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

Global Muay Thai Round Table - with Jonathan Pu'u, Joe Comerford and yours truly!

Hello again fight fam! Something a little different today! after speaking with Jonathan, he had the idea of us three getting together on a podcast and talking about the scene where we are, the scene globally and simply talking shop with Muay Thai nerds doing similar things online. These are a couple chaps I really pay attention to online and look up to them in the Muay Thai media space! right off the bat we talk about if Muay Thai is growing, but is it growing for the better?.. we also talk about our own opinions on Muay Thai in the olympics and if we would like to see it happen? and we also chat about what we have going on in our lives in different areas of the world. This was our 1st time doing this and we certainly plan to do more! These guys are deep into Muay Thai where they are located and they know what they are talking about!! I'm grateful they want to work with the Shout Out Podcast and I'm really excited to see this turn into something!! SHOUT OUT TO YOU JONATHAN AND JOE!! -- please check out their podcasts Puu Muay Thai Podcast (Jonathan Pu'u) Chok Muay Chats (Joe Comerford) -- and follow them on Instagram (and me! haha) joecomerfordmuaythai muaythaipodcast ** Please make sure you like and sub on all your social media stuff, hit us with a 5 stars and leave a positive review - I promise it helps more than you think!!

Shout Out Fight Podcast #172 "UK Muay Thai legend - Andy Howson!"

Hello again Fight Fam! ** I apologize for my audio in this one - I don't know what to say, I am at the mercy of tech sometimes.. BUT - you aren't here to listen to me anyways! Today I chat with a man I have been watching since 2003-05 ish area - World Muay Thai champion, Andy Howson!! as far as Muay Thai goes, Andy has done it all! fought legends, beat legends, won big fights, lost big fights, collected titles along the way and NEVER had a boring fight!! along with doing things on the dangerous side of the ropes - Andy is also a world class trainer and one of the masterminds behind the renowned Hitman Fight League! it has been cool to watch the journey for decades and finally get a conversation with the Punisher! On this one we chat about Andy's new venture into the sweet science and life after competing in Muay Thai, we talk about where his RABID BADGER style in the ring comes from, why he still wants to compete and what he gets out of it as well as the a little behind the scenes of Hitman Fight League. I also ask Andy a few questions about some of his most memorable fights, his UK Mount Rushmore and of course - his top 3 fighters of all time! I am always grateful to speak to the legends like Andy Howson, it's so cool to piece together the questions you've had as a fan for decades! SHOUT OUT TO YOU ANDY!!

"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!