The Big Lad Podcast: Recent Episodes
George W
In this episode I'm joined by Chris, the co-founder of ON Beer, a revolutionary alcohol free beer that tastes just like the real thing but also provides the same buzz that other zero alcohol beers don't using a powerful blend of botanicals
In this episode I'm joined by Thomas Woods, we spoke about how an injury at 12 stopped Thomas' football career playing for Liverpool. However, during the lockdowns he put his time to good use to become a personal trainer at 16, now 4 years on he lives in Madrid and is back playing football
The podcast is back! You weren't getting rid of me that easily...in this episode I talk through what I've been up to over the last 6 months, moving out, exams, British Rowing Indoor Championships, Hyrox and starting a clothing brand. I also talk about my inability to find happiness in where I'm at and also how this potentially links into ADHD.
I'm joined by Matthew, we speak about his journey into boxing and how he got to boxing competitively as well as becoming a coach. We also talk about the benefits of boxing, what you can expect if you were to start boxing and also Matthew's thoughts on the current heavyweight division as well as some of his favourite boxers of all time.
I'm joined by Alex, we talk about his journey from starting Crossfit to now competing. We discuss the benefits of Crossfit, break down any stigmas that people may have and have a good old catch up!
I'm joined by Naomi, we talk about how she overcame her eating disorder and how this now allows her to help her clients in her online coaching learn to love their body.
I'm joined by Poppy for the second time on the podcast! We discussed her back problems and her approach to training with the plan to step on stage in the future for her first bodybuilding competition.
I'm joined by Andrew, we speak about how he went from a heavy metal rockstar as lead singer of Beyond the Shore to at 27 starting in the gym, falling in love with it and now at 35 looking for his first bodybuilding show. He is doing this all around his busy lifestyle as an entrepreneur and busy family life!
In this episode it's just me, myself and I. I give an update on what's being going on in my life, potentially moving abroad, a new business and I also answer some questions that my instagram followers asked on a Q&A.
We spoke about Nicky’s unusual switch from personal training to the corporate world of finance, her new found passion for crossfit and also her experience on ninja warrior
I'm joined by Leila, we speak about how she went from being an NHS Diagnostic Radiographer to becoming a full time content creator working with some of the biggest fitness brands in the world such as Gymshark and MyProtein. Leila talks us through her weight gain journey, overcoming her eating disorder to become a fitter and healthier version of herself, we also touch on why she's no longer working with Gymshark and her ambitions to start her own business
I'm joined by Sean, we talk about how he's working hard to expand his knowledge and qualification to allow him to work alongside the NHS with GP referral clients with special medical conditions. We also talk about his passion for photography and videography and how he works that around his in person personal training business.
I'm joined by Andy, we talk about his journey into physiotherapy, transition into Bolton FC, then Liverpool FC and his move to private practice
I'm joined by Sigi, we talk about what it's like working whilst being an international professional athlete
In this episode we speak about how Fred has helped Impossibrew, an alcohol free beer company, grow on social media.
I'm joined by Holly, we break down common fad diets and myths that surround and confuse people in the fitness industry.
In this episode I speak to Colin about how he got into fitness, how he got his podcast to the top 1% in the world and elective sobriety
In this episode I speak to Tasha about the pros and cons of the fitness industry and what it's like starting out as a PT at such a young age.
In this episode I speak to Steph about the effects on her mental health working in the emergency services both positively and negatively.
In this episode Anna tells us her reasoning for switching Newcastle for Dubai working as a PT.
In this episode Becca opens up for the first time talking about her eating disorder. She lets us know what caused it in the first place and how it progressively got worse to the point that she ended up in hospital with anorexia. But then she tells us how she managed to turn it round and become the healthy and strong woman she is today.
In this episode Liam and I speak all about methods of improvement, how Liam started and business and then closed it down and the current trend of filming in the gym.
In this episode I give you a bit of an update of what I've been getting up to recently, a few plans for the future and also I answer some of your questions!
I'm joined by Faye, in this episode we speak all about Faye's 3 jobs and how she goes about them. She has 3 very different jobs all in which she has a passion for, we speaking about he she got involved in them and what she enjoys about each one.
I'm joined by Georgie, we talk about how he first got into the gym and how that progressed on to him becoming a personal trainer and then an online coach. We then went on to some of our worst gym icks 😂
I'm joined by Amber, my content buddy, you may have seen her on my fitness YouTube account before! We speak all about how she overcame her eating disorder.
Welcome back to the podcast! Season 2 is back with a bang. I'm joined by Sam Cully, a young PT, we speak all about general fitness, how you can improve simply by mastering the basics amongst a whole host of other topics! Enjoy and make sure you drop a review!
In this episode me and Katie speak all about how her Instagram came about, how she started working with brands including MyProtein and then why she has taken a step back from the “influencer” life
In this episode me and Emily talk about her fitness journey, what got her interested in the gym and how she’s got to where she is today!
In this episode me and Jeff talk all about his heart surgery, what happened and how it’s affected his life. We then also spoke about what fitness is like at 60!
In this episode me and Grace talk about our top tips on how to go back to the deal and how to deal with gym anxiety
In this episode me and Poppy talk about her binge eating problem, how it came about and how it affects her mentally. We also speak about the pressures that social media puts on people
In this episode me and Georgina speak all about how to fit fitness into your every day life, with little tips and trick along with many interesting a value adding tangents, enjoy!
In this episode me and Anna speak about what it’s been like growing up, living and working in a foreign country. What the differences are from living in UK and what it’s been like during coronavirus. There are many tangents and unexplained laughter, Anna got a bit nervous being on a podcast for the first time 😂
In this episode me and Nathan talk about how to create habits, the importance of creating habits, confidence and the best way to transition back into the gym
In this episode me and Amie have a catch up about what we’ve been up to, how we both started out and have known each other for the last 3 years. We then go on to talk about Amie’s new exciting course that she’s starting!
In this episode we speak about Taylor’s project that she’s been working on in secret, Ignite. We touch on what she’s enjoyed most about the process of starting Ignite and a few issues she’s came up against. There’s quite a few tangents in this one including a conversation about Yoga!
In this episode me and Alex talk about his journey from being an overweight uni student to a lean, fit and healthy PT. We also go on to speak about how social media and lockdown may have helped Alex take his business from the gym floor to an online business in order to help more people.
In this episode I speak to two friends of mine Sam and Callan. I met both at BodyPower in 2018, kept in touch through Instagram and met up properly in 2019 and then before Covid lockdowns I went to see them where they live in Bordeaux! In this episode we speak about how good social media if for meeting and keeping in touch with people around the world and also discuss what lockdown has been like in France and the mental health implications
In this episode I speak with Ellen Willard aka bootyby_el/builtby_el on Instagram about how she’s found starting an online business, strength training as a woman and how to deal with online hate.
Welcome to The Big Lad Podcast hosted by George aka @gw_fit on Instagram!
In this first episode Manny and I cover a range of topics from fad diets, keto and celebrities endorsing sh*t to steroids and fake nattys, so sit back and enjoy what we have to say! Don't forget to leave a review and tell us what you think!