Jack The Lad Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jack Simpson
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories. Interviewing everyday people with amazing and unusual stories that captivate myself and my audience.
Dave 'Sitting Bull' Walsh is a strongman competitor known for being a two-time World's Strongest Disabled Man Champion. He achieved this title in both 2022 and 2023.
Orion Miller isn't your typical surfer dude. Instead of catching waves under the Californian sun, he braves freezing temperatures to ride icy waves. That's right, Orion Miller is an ice surfer.
John Nixon is an online coach and GBO Pro bodybuilder, he also suffers with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) which is a group of inherited conditions that cause nerve damage, leading to muscle weakness and numbness.
Jared Maynard is a PT - Physio & Powerlifting Coach, In 2023 he caught Secondary Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) which caused him to be on life support and nearly dying. He had to learn how walk, talk and breathe on his own again.
Professor Leu Maktub is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Leu has honed his craft for the past 3 decades and recently competed in the IBJJF Championships in Paris.
Ben Peers, a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has amassed over 30 gold medals. His journey to success involved significant weight loss after reaching 160kg due to unhealthy choices.
Garry Ballantyne is the Founder of Odyssey VR, a Virtual Reality Gaming Company. Garry was also a Navy Medic, who was once attached to the SBS (Special Boat Service).
James Dinsdale is a Reptile and Tarantula Breeder, he also has a jumping spider which is the only 'True Spider' he owns.
James Dinsdale is a Reptile and Tarantula Breeder, he also has a jumping spider which is the only 'True Spider' he owns.
Carl Thompson is currently serving in the British Army in the Royal Engineers. After a few set backs in life he decided to take action and took on the mammoth task of walking the perimeter of Wales which is a staggering 1,047 miles, he did this in just 33 days.
Carl Thompson is currently serving in the British Army in the Royal Engineers. After a few set backs in life he decided to take action and took on the mammoth task of walking the perimeter of Wales which is a staggering 1,047 miles, he did this in just 33 days.
Matthias 'Hellboy' Schlitte is a World Champion Arm Wrestler that has competed since he was 16. He was born with a birth defect to his right arm which meant his bone grew 33% thicker than his left one.
Matthius 'Hellboy' Schlitte is a World Champion Arm Wrestler that has competed since he was 16. He was born with a birth defect to his right arm which meant his bone grew 33% thicker than his left one.
Jake Jackson is a Pro Truck Driver, Husband, Father and one of the fastest things on 2 legs over 100 miles. His Challenge, Survive 5 in 85 meant running 5 100 mile races in less than 85 hours accumulatively, side note he had to complete it in 5 months.
Jake Jackson is a Pro Truck Driver, Husband, Father and one of the fastest things on 2 legs over 100 miles. His Challenge, Survive 5 in 85 meant running 5 100 mile races in less than 85 hours accumulatively, side note he had to complete it in 5 months.
Liam McGarry is a Para Powerlifter for British Weightlifting and Team England. Liam was able bodied until the age of 20, shortly after Liam's 20th birthday he had a Spinal Injury which left him paralysed.
Liam McGarry is a Para Powerlifter for British Weightlifting and Team England. Liam was able bodied until the age of 20 until, shortly after Liam's 20th birthday he had a Spinal Injury which left him paralysed.
Jim McFarland is a Third Generation Craftsman & Grand Silver Cup Award Winner. He is a Past President of Shoe Service Institute of America. McFarland's Premium Shoe Repair has been around since 1918.
Jayne Cook is a Beekeeper, she's uses social media to promote public awareness and education about the value work bees and beekeepers do.
Jayne Cook is a Beekeeper, she's uses social media to promote public awareness and education about the value work bees and beekeepers do.
Anthony Ferraro has competed in the Paralympics at Judo, is a Gnarly Skater and co-hosts his podcast 'Four Bad Eyes' and as the title would suggest both hosts are blind.
Sam Blanchet and I chatted whilst on the Cateran Yomp 2023. He was an Exeter Chiefs rugby player, he also won the World University Championship Rugby 7's with Great Britain. He is now apart of the GB Bobsleigh Team.
Justin Scott is the host of the "Largemouth Buck Podcast", a hunters podcast to share their stories. He also has a skit show on his instagram.
Justin Scott is the host of the "Largemouth Buck Podcast", a hunters podcast to share their stories. He also has a skit show on his instagram.
Justin Scott is the host of the "Largemouth Buck Podcast", a hunters podcast to share their stories. He also has a skit show on his instagram.
Tom Collins is a Major in the Royal Signals as well as an Ironman, Ultra runner and Physique Competitor. He has recently started online coaching as a PT and CrossFit Trainer.
Tom Collins is a Major in the Royal Signals as well as an Ironman, Ultra runner and Physique Competitor. He has recently started online coaching as a PT and CrossFit Trainer.
Helene Barrott is a Wire Sculpture Artist, her work is displayed in many celebrities residences.
Andy Torbet is a Professional Cave-diver, Free-diver & Explorer, as well as a BSR Certified Stuntman, TeamGB Skydiver and he is also Ex-Para/Commando EOD.
Andy Torbet is a Professional Cave-diver, Free-diver & Explorer, as well as a BSR Certified Stuntman, TeamGB Skydiver and he is also Ex-Para/Commando EOD.
Hedwig Macbutterfly is a Guide at The Georgian House in Edinburgh, Scotland. She's an Edwardian Dreamer and she wears 1900's - 1940's styles daily.
Carl 'Professor' Stanfield completed the Triple Crown across America, walking a staggering 8,451.7 miles from January 1st - December 18th 2022.
Carl 'Professor' Stanfield completed the Triple Crown across America, walking a staggering 8,451.7 miles from January 1st - December 18th 2022.
Carl 'Professor' Stanfield completed the Triple Crown across America, walking a staggering 8,451.7 miles from January 1st - December 18th 2022.
Andy 'Jaspa' Barrott is the host of 'Heads Up Rock Show' on Voodoo Radio, which is an internet radio show for Underground Rock and Metal Music.
Ryan Orell is a High School Graduate that has moved across the country chasing his dream to become an Extreme Sports Athlete. #chaseyourdream
Ryan Orell is a High School Graduate that has moved across the country chasing his dream to become an Extreme Sports Athlete. #chaseyourdream
Marcie Detroit is a Pole Dancer, Aerial Arts Teacher and Performer. She grew up around the art form as her mum was a Pole Dancer instructor, which she taught at the house.
Marcie Detroit is a Pole Dancer, Aerial Arts Teacher and Performer. She grew up around the art form as her mum was a Pole Dancer instructor, which she taught at the house.
Neil Nayyar is a talented young musician who can play 117 instruments from around the world. He has won multiple awards and frequently stars in various broadcasting shows. Neil is also a music producer, music teacher, painter and writer.
Neil Nayyar is a talented young musician who can play 117 instruments from around the world. He has won multiple awards and frequently stars in various broadcasting shows. Neil is also a music producer, music teacher, painter and writer.
Joe McTernan is a British Stand up Comedian and Actor. He shares weekly sketches about current events, on his social media pages.
Joe McTernan is a British Stand up Comedian and Actor. He shares weekly sketches about current events, on his social media pages.
Martin Gregus is a Wildlife Photographer and Professional Drone Pilot, his work has been featured in GEO, National Geographic, BBC, Netflix, Disney and Discovery. This love of wildlife started from a very young age when he received his first camera for Christmas.
Hunter Johnson is a Bow Hunter. As with most hunters he started off using a rifle to hone his hunting skills. At age 3 he shot his first rabbit and age 4 his first deer. He then graduated to a bow at age 10 and shot his first deer age 11.
Hunter Johnson is a Bow Hunter. As with most hunters he started off using a rifle to hone his hunting skills. At age 3 he shot his first rabbit and age 4 his first deer. He then graduated to a bow at age 10 and shot his first deer age 11.
Killian Purnier is a Sidecar Cross Driver. He and his brother make up Team Prunier as part of the French Team and were recently crowned Champion De France 2022, this has catapulted them onto the world stage as one of the youngest teams on the roster.
Peter Frank was ran over by a car at age 14 and was in a wheelchair for a month before his rehabilitation, during his rehabilitation he was told he would never be able to unicycle again. He astonished doctors by not only getting back on a unicycle but by unicycling across America and raising $28,000 for The Beacon House. He is also currently, canoeing a distance of 3,766km down the Mississippi river dressed as a pirate.
His website is www.whereispeterfrank.com
Peter Frank was ran over by a car at age 14 and was in a wheelchair for a month before his rehabilitation, during his rehabilitation he was told he would never be able to unicycle again. He astonished doctors by not only getting back on a unicycle but by unicycling across America and raising $28,000 for The Beacon House. He is also currently, canoeing a distance of 3,766km down the Mississippi river dressed as a pirate.
His website is www.whereispeterfrank.com
Sean Furey is an Olympic Javelin Thrower, he represented the USA at the London 2012 & Rio 2016 Olympic Games. He has recently started an Athletics Training School called Furey Athletics where he trains athletes of all ages.
Ady Thurland was a roofer for 35 years until a tragic accident meant he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair as a Tetraplegic, which means he is disabled from the chest down. We spoke about the enormous impact it had on him and his family.
Ady Thurland was a roofer for 35 years until a tragic accident meant he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair as a Tetraplegic, which means he is disabled from the chest down. We spoke about the enormous impact it had on him and his family.
Adam Metwally is an Entrepreneur, Engineer and Artist, he is currently pursuing a career as an Events Promoter. He has also attended a Vipasana Meditation Course, which is a style of meditation where you have no contact of any kind with anyone at anytime during the 10 day course.
Robbie Dinsdale is an RAF Triathlete, he has competed in multiple Triathlons and has also completed the North Coast 500 by bicycle. Whilst serving in the Royal Air Force he has spent time with The Red Arrows all over the world.
Robbie Dinsdale is an RAF Triathlete, he has competed in multiple Triathlons and has also completed the North Coast 500 by bicycle. Whilst serving in the Royal Air Force he has spent time with The Red Arrows all over the world.
Shane Rogers is a Stand up comedian. He's a co-host of the 'Midnight Facts for Insomniacs' podcast. In his younger years he was an acrobat in the 'Pickle Family Circus'.
Shane Rogers is a Stand up comedian. He's a co-host of the 'Midnight Facts for Insomniacs' podcast. In his younger years he was an acrobat in the 'Pickle Family Circus'.
Joel Friesen is a Cross Continental Cyclist, Author, Advocate for Survivors of Human Trafficking and also studying Law Degree which he hopes to use to combat Human Trafficking.
Joel Friesen is a Cross Continental Cyclist, Author, Advocate for Survivors of Human Trafficking and also studying Law Degree which he hopes to use to combat Human Trafficking.
Joel Friesen is a Cross Continental Cyclist, Author, Advocate for Survivors of Human Trafficking and also studying Law Degree which he hopes to use to combat Human Trafficking.
TJ Universe is a Drag Queen and Circus Performer, who was once a Jehovah's Witness Minister and is now also embarking on a new exciting adventure as a Graphic Novelist.
TJ Universe is a Drag Queen and Circus Performer, who was once a Jehovah's Witness Minister and is now also embarking on a new exciting adventure as a Graphic Novelist.
Michael Boyd is a Student Nurse, a First Mate and an Underwater Videographer, while going through nursing school he also works on a Whale Watching boat and hopes to one-day become a captain. In his spare time he has shot some amazing videos of marine life off the coast of California.
Michael Boyd is a Student Nurse, a First Mate and an Underwater Videographer, while going through nursing school he also works on a Whale Watching boat and hopes to one-day become a captain. In his spare time he has shot some amazing videos of marine life off the coast of California.
Ahmed Iswandi aka 'Wandi' is a Sports & Fitness Coach from Singapore. He spoke about pandemic life in Singapore as well as his upcoming fight.
Ahmed Iswandi aka 'Wandi' is a Sports & Fitness Coach from Singapore. He spoke about early life in Singapore and how his fitness journey began, as well as National Service in Singapore and how that helped him transition into the Sports and Fitness industry.
On this episode I talk through race day! The highs, the lows and everything in-between.
Scott Tyler is a Body Builder and Personal Trainer that has been Vegan for the past decade, he chose veganism for ethical reasons as it didn't sit well with him consuming animal flesh. We spoke about the range of diets out there and how, although at opposite ends of the scale the Vegan and Carnivore diet are, they both eliminate junk food which we agreed is the first and best step people should take.
Aaron Jarvis is an Amateur Golfer, with his one-stroke victory in the 2022 Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC), Aaron Jarvis accomplished several firsts. He became the first player from the Cayman Islands to claim an LAAC title, and as a result, became the first competitor from his home country to compete in the Masters. He has achieved all of this as a freshman at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Ryan Barby is a Close Protection Operative, he has protected A-list celebrities and even a president. He has competed in MMA in the UK in the IMMAF championships and in his early years was a British Airborne Soldier where he served in Afghanistan on Op Herrick 8 at Forward Operating Base Inkerman.
Erin Scott contracted a rare bacterial disease called Murine typhus, which is a Flea-borne disease caused by a bacteria called Rickettsia typhi. She was admitted to hospital whereupon they placed her into an induced coma due to the organ failure. She then required years of speech therapy as a part of the aftermath of this life changing condition which is most commonly found in California and Texas.
Kellan Fluckiger is Catalyst, Coach and Lover of People. At age 13 he began his drug addiction with solvents and at one point in life he was a high level executive that hid a $3000 a week cocaine habit, that was until he met Joy (his angel).
Karl Jones attempted to commit suicide whilst dealing with mental health issues, he was then thrust into the the light of the world media after 'The Gypsy King' Tyson Fury sent him a video message congratulating him on his return to boxing as well as his help with mental health campaigns, Karl received the video the night of his return to boxing.
Jordan Ray was on track to becoming a D1 Athlete until she was diagnosed with a rare condition called Chiari Malformation, as a result of her condition her dreams were shattered. Two years later she launched her company 'Limitless Medical Logs' at the age of 19.
www.shorturl.at/giGKO
Link for next week's event.
Rasheed 'Mister Weirdo' Hooda had a long standing affinity to Route 66. A series of serendipity and synchronicity gave birth to the idea to cover the 2,448 miles of the world famous road on foot. He achieved this, at the age of 62 to prove you're never too old to follow your dreams and desires.
Khaled 'The Coach' Ekermawi is a Confidence and Peak Performance Coach for Path to Kingdom, he holds several degrees including a post-graduate in Law, a master's in Public Service Interpreting and an MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI). As a child growing up in Jordan he endured multiple attempts on his life after converting from Islam to Christianity. Visit www.pathtokingdom.com/reach-out for a limited time offer of a free session with The Coach (normally $500).
Anna Leonarda is a 9 year Breast Cancer survivor who due to the treatment, sexual intercourse became too painful and after her 20 year marriage came to an end she wondered how she would re-enter the dating scene with her sexual limitation. She decided to take action and released her very own dating app called 'Entwine' which takes the sexual expectations out of dating.
Dr Kevin Payne is a former Asst. Professor and Program Coordinator of Sociology at Park University, Founder & CEO at Your Life Lived Well, a Skydiver with over 600 jumps logged and he has achieved all of this whilst having Multiple Sclerosis also known as 'MS'.
Owen McCann is a 9-year Royal Air Force Veteran who served as a Logistic Supplier and is now the Treasurer of The Bad-Landers Motorcycle Club, The Co-owner and Director of Vesta Estates and a Director of McCann Lettings.
Matt Davies is a Royal Air Force Veteran who served 5 years as part of PSF. Since the age of 14 he has battled with alcohol abuse but at age 28 he decided to take action. He's now 18 months sober and here to share his story.
Marc McLeod has represented England at Aussie Rules Football, been to Everest Base Camp, completed the London Marathon for the Matt Hampson Foundation, and worked in Canada a Dog Sled Rider.
On this weeks episode I spoke about my recent attraction to Triathlons, the training and experimenting with the carnivore diet. If you have any questions or want to be on the podcast contact me at jackthelad_podcast on all social media platforms.
This week I sat down with Tommy C. He has competed in the Marathon Des Sables twice as well as numerous Triathlons and Marathons spanning all over the world.
We spoke about what the preparation was like as well as how each event was a step towards The Marathon Des Sables.
Strap in for this one!
I thought it was about time we got to know the host, so here I am.
I talk about my time in the Military and the high points whilst in, as well as some funny stories that i had along the way. This was all completely of the cuff and just went wherever the story took me.
Any questions or submissions find me on all the socials.
jackthelad_podcast
This week we had on the British Kitesurf Freestyle Champion of 2021 as well as the Triple crowned Emperor of the Air.
We spoke about his childhood and how he always felt like the odd one out but always knew he wanted to Kitesurf and that nothing would stop him.
As well as sneaking out the house when he was only a teenager to compete in competitions, and the punishment it has put his body through as well as the breaks along the way.
It really was a privilege to have him on.
This week I sat down with my Grandfather to chat about his past, a lot of which I had no clue about.
We spoke about the 8 weeks he spent in a Saudi Prison due to not having the correct paperwork.
As well as his years spent as a member of the Mountain Rescue Team in Cyprus and The Middle East, and the death and tragedy that he witnessed.
He also had a friend that was very friendly with the 1960's Rock and Roll band 'Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers' and how that chance encounter was how he met my Grandmother all those years ago.
It was such an honour and a privilege to talk to him.