The Andy Shepherd Podcast

NXT UK's resident Iron King Joe Coffey joins me this week to discuss his isolation fitness routine, his experience headlining two UK Take Overs and his cheat meal routine. 

We also get an incredible insight into the work ethic and drive that has helped Coffey become one of the standout stars on WWE's newest and fasted growing brand.

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6'9, 260lbs of explosive, vicious charisma... that is Chi Lewis Parry.  Parry has created noise where ever he's gone, from Glory Kickboxing to BAMMA to being part of Daniel Cormier's camp that leading to confrontations with Jon Jones... Parry knows how to draw attention.  We discuss the current state of Jon Jones' career, his BAMMA experience, his WWE try out and more.

NXT UK's very own Modfather joins us this week as we talk Wrestlemania 36, dealing with isolation and Edge naming his as one of his favourite Superstars

Flash, alongside Mark Andrews were the first Welsh WWE Champions in history when the claimed the NXT UK Tag Team Titles at Takeover Cardiff. His journey to WWE, that started in Wild Boars back garden, is an inspiring one. 

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Tom Phillips is the voice of WWE's Monday Night Raw and has leant his dulcet tones to the commentary desk of every current WWE brand; 205 Live, NXT, NXT UK and SmackDown.

On this episode, kicking off season 2 of People I Want To Be Friends With Tom talks about his journey to WWE, his approach to commentary and the inaccuracies of his Wikipedia page.

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Michelle Joy Phelps is the First Lady of boxing media. She's built a legion of fans around the world and earnt  the respect of 'mainstream' media... but none of this came easily. 

On this episode of People I Want To Be Friends With we find out how she moved from a career as an actress and model into sports media, how she accidentally predicted her future when making a mood-board and her take on the upcoming KSI vs Logan Paul boxing match. 

This inspirational story of someone never giving up and creating their own path is a must listen.

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Paddy 'The Hooligan' Holohan is an Irish MMA legend, man of the people and now, politician and author. 

On this episode of People I Want To Be Friends With, Paddy tells us about his journey from the rough streets of Dublin, to global fame in the UFC, culminating in headlining the 3Arena in his home town. 

What did it take to get there, what has he learned along the way, we find out. 

We also talk about his take on the current political landscape in Ireland and what motivated him to run for office. 

Paddy is a no-nonsense kind of guy and is afraid to speak his mind.

This episode is a MUST listen.

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Golden Boy Alex Mendez is one of the leading play by play commentators in the world of esports and is now rapidly making inroads into the world of pro wrestling, recently signing with AEW.

Hear how Alex broke into the commentating, how his attitude and work ethic have been key to his success and about living his dream by wokring with those who inspired him.

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WWE Superstar Travis Banks has traveled the world pursuing his dream of being a pro wrestler. He's now one the biggest stars on their NXT UK brand.

Hear how he almost flunked college because of his passion for sports entertainment,  that he lived in a train carriage while honing his craft and, on the eve of one the biggest matches of his career at NXT UK Take Over Cardiff, how his no excuses attitude lead him to WWE. 

Travis has a mindset and determination that few can match and his life and career have reflected just that... Never. Give. Up!

Catch NXT UK Take Over Cardiff, Saturday August 31st, 7pm BST, live on WWE Network,  

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