The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee: Recent Episodes
Rhys McKee
Professional mixed martial artist, and two time world champion, Rhys McKee takes a deep dives with some very interesting guests, to learn what has made them "obsessed" with their path. From athletes to business owners, through meaningful conversations with Rhys, we hear what really makes the obsessed tick.
The latest episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee sees a sit down between Rhys, and his head coach, Liam Shannon. Long time MMA coach, and former fighter himself, Liam and Rhys get into all the details about how Liam has developed his facility and team, Fight Academy Ireland into one of the premier gyms in European MMA. The pair also chat about Liam's life life as a coach, his time as a fighter, matching his ever evolving stable of fighters, the current state of affairs in Irish MMA, how he handles being a gym owner and head coach, and everything in between. A fascinating chat between a fighter and his coach that you’re sure to enjoy.
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Obsessed
Rhys is joined on this latest episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee by current Cage Warriors featherweight world champion, Paul Hughes. Described by many as one of the best and most exciting fighters in Europe, Paul Hughes has been on an incredible journey throughout his young MMA career. On this episode he and Rhys chat about his life and career to date, from batting through what were described by doctors as career treating injuries, climbing the ranks in one of the worlds leading MMA organisations, to capturing their coveted featherweight world title, all by the age of just twenty-five. Nothing is off limits, inside or outside of the cage, and the pair of talented fighters dive deep into it all on this exciting episode.
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Obsessed
The tenth episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee sees him sit down with one of his personal sponsors, and someone changing the lives of people on a daily basis. Simply known as “The Prize Guy”, Rhys and the man behind the brand, Paul Harkin go in depth to how it all started and how the idea of “The Prize Guy” came to be. They also chat about where the business can go in the future as they continue to grow, how it feels whenever they inform the winners of their life changing prizes, as well as having a vision of something and sticking to it as he continues working for the future.
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Obsessed
Fellow gym owner, fighter and friend, Arnaud Dos Santos features on this episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee. The pair chat about all things central in their lives, ranging from how they got started in sports, Arnaud’s early life and growing up in France before moving to Northern Ireland. The two also have a conversation about their experience thus far in the fitness industry, both owning and running their own gyms, as well as how life is treating them today and their plans for the future inside and outside of the cage and gym.
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Obsessed
In the eighth episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee, we hear an interesting chat between Rhys and Belfast based boxing coach, Donard McNally. Working out of The Unit gym, Donard has years of experience, coaching some of the best fighters in the country. From amateur level, all the way to professional world championship level athletes. In this episode Rhys and Donard chat about the boxing scene in Ireland, the cost of being a coach, the "it" factor within combat sports, and much more.
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Follow Donard McNally - https://www.instagram.com/donard_mc/
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Obsessed
Episode seven of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee sees fellow STLTH coach and personal trainer, Aaron Keenan guest for the very first time. The pair chat about Aaron's three years as part of the STLTH Training team thus far, his childhood, his involvement in sport from a young age and today, and how he initially got involved in coaching and what his career means to him.
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Obsessed
On this episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee, local comedian and MC Gary Pollock joins Rhys for a chat about the various roles and avenues in his life today. Friends for over a decade, the paid chat all things from Gary's journey into the stand up comedy circle, to running his own comedy club on the North Coast. His experience as an MC, to hosting and running events, as well as everything that keeps him busy away from his work life.
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Follow Gary Pollock - https://www.instagram.com/garypollockcomedy/
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The fifth episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee is an incredibly interesting chat with coffee expert, and NI Aeropress Champion, Jonathan Hickinson. Owner and founder of Middletown Coffee Co in Ballymena, the pair chat all things from starting a business, building a brand, quality coffee, food, and all the interests that “Hicky” has away from work.
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Follow Jonathan Hickonson - https://www.instagram.com/hicky29/
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Obsessed
Episode four of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee features Rhys’ longtime friend, Next Generation teammate, and fellow STLTH coach, Mark Andrew. Friends of over twelve years, the two men talk all things from how they first met, training together, cornering each other during the MMA careers to date, and how the pair work together today in STLTH.
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Follow Mark Andrew - https://www.instagram.com/markandrew.mma/
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Obsessed
This episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee features Jordy Allen from Active Adventures NI. Jordy joined Rhys in the studio to chat all things outdoor and adventure. The two discuss Jordy's early days, reasons for starting Active Adventures NI, van life in Ballintoy, and seeking the uncomfortable. Active Adventures NI are activity providers, aiming to offer "Adventure For All" in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment, with activities ranging from kayaking, paddle-boarding, coasteering and surfing.
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Obsessed
In this episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee, Rhys sits down with his long time friend, and personal photographer, James McCann. Rhys and James have been working together for many years, documenting Rhys' mixed martial arts career, as well as his life outside of the cage. James has over ten years experience working within the media, seven of which as a professional photographer, covering everything from sport to documentary, as well as commercial and campaign work. Rhys and James discuss how they met and began working with each other, James' path into photography, working with and building brands, and so much more in between.
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Obsessed
The debut episode of The Obsessed Podcast with Rhys McKee features a conversation between Rhys, and Jake Baxter. Jake is a personal trainer and coach at CrossFit Berserk in Belfast, and a personal friend of Rhys. The pair chat everything from training schedules, their journey into the industry, as well as life as gym owners, and everything in between.
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Follow Jake Baxter - https://www.instagram.com/jakebaxtertraining/
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