The Strong Parents Pod
By Dan Ogden
With guests to include pro athletes, ex military personnel, mental well-being advocates and other Mums and Dads
You can follow Dan and the work he does to help get Mums and Dads in incredible shape on Instagram @coachdanogden
Dan Ogden is a Firefighter online fitness coach and assistant Strength and Conditioning coach at the WWE UK Performance centre
He is also a Husband and Father of 4
The Strong Parents PodJan 22, 2021
S6 ep3 with Dad the dish
Simon, Better known as "Dad the Dish" is an Instagram and TikTok star via his amazing, simple recipe videos. Most importantly Simon is a Father and has an amazing story about his rise from homelessness, to where he is today
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S6 Ep2 with Ryan Ridgway
S6 Ep1 with Tanya Filer
Tanya Filer is a Social Media coach and NLP Practitioner (amongst many other roles!), but most importantly she is a Mum and a Strong one at that!!
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S5 Ep4 with Talksports Alex McCarthy
Alex McCarthy is a journalist and radio presenter for Talksport radio
His reports on WWE, UFC and boxing, amongst other sports
We talk about his childhood, how he got into his chosen career and some stories from interviewing some of the biggest names in sports
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S5 Ep3 with WWE NXT UK Superstar Sam Gradwell
This week, my guest is WWE NXT UK Thunderstorm Sam Gradwell
Sam takes us on his journey from his first time watching WWE through his near career ending injuries, to getting signed with the WWE and wait until you hear his embarrassing story!
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S5 Ep2 with James Lawson
JMY guest this week is James Lawson
James is self-employed and is Director of company success
He has worked with huge global brands including Nike and Liverpool FC to help them increase sales and adapt to current and future technology
He has also competed as a Bodybuilder and is a Husband and Father
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S5 Ep1 with Garrett Sawaia
Garrett is a Strength Coach from Rhode Island, USA
He is also an avid 80's and 90's movie and pop culture memorabilia collector, but most importantly he is a Father
Today we talk about his coaching, how he got into it, plus his love of Pro Wrestling
Garrett also take us into his vast collection!
you can check out his social media pages below
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Season 4 Episode 7 with Jim Wendler
Jim Wendler is a Strength Coach, business owner, husband and Father
He is the creator of the Famous 5/3/1 system and former competitive powerlifter, squatting 1000lbs in competition!!
Check out his website www.jimwendler.com
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Season 4 Episode 6 with Rob Parker
Rob Parker is a former professional Rugby League player turned actor
Rob Spent his playing career at Bradford Bulls, London Broncos, Warrington Wolves, Salford and Leigh Centurions
After retiring from Rugby, Rob picked up acting parts in on TV and the big screen after starting an unlikely friendship with Hollywood megastar Tom Hardy
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Season 4 Episode 5 with Ollie Carson
Ollie is an Online Fitness coach and business mentor
He is also a Husband and Father, residing in Chichester, West Sussex
Today we talk about his tough upbringing on a London council estate, his brushes with the law, his military career and where he is at today with his successful business and family life with his wife and children
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Season 4 Episode 4 with WWE Superstar Pete Dunne
'The Bruiserweight' Pete Dunne is a WWE Superstar and is currently the longest reigning WWE UK Champion
Pete currently resides in Florida with his family where he is part of the WWE's NXT Brand
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Season 4 Episode 3 with Stu Mackenzie
Stu Mackenzie is a business owner and entrepreneur and most importantly, a Dad
He runs Fit Pro Sales which helps PTs, Gym owners and others in the industry to improve their sales and create amazing products for their clients
In this weeks episode we discuss how he went from struggling PT and gym owner to being sacked by text message and eventually setting up his own business to help other Coaches improve their own businesses....and of course the obligatory embarrassing story
You can catch him on Instagram @stu_fitprosales
Season 4 Episode 2 with Dean Kelly
Dean is a private PT studio owner and online coach
He recently became a father and came on today to talk about managing to not only transition his business due to the pandemic, but also keep his facility from closing....all while being a new father
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Season 4 Episode 1 with Cy Gregory
Cy Gregory is a PT, Online Coach and Pro Wrestler
He is also a Husband and Father
Today we talk about he got into wrestling, how he/his business survived the initial lockdown and of course...the obligatory embarrassing story
S3 Ep 6 with Barry Gibson
Barry Gibson is a Strength Coach from Sunderland, England
He has worked with multiple elite level MMA fighters including UFC Veteran Ross Pearson
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S3 Ep5 with the "Lads to Dads" Ben and Matt
Ben and Matt are otherwise known as the 'Lads to Dads' podcast about their struggles as Dads and as fellas in general but was also about finding a way to sprinkle some humour into being a parent and show others that a lot of the time we are just winging it as parents!
Check out their website www.ladstodads.com or check them out on social media @ladstodads
S3 Ep 4 with WWE NXT Superstar Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa is the former WWE NXT Champion
He is still active on the WWE NXT Brand and recently competed once again for the title
He is also a husband and father
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S3 Ep3 with Mark Ormrod
Mark Ormrod is a Royal Marines veteran and Multiple time Invictus Games medal winner
In 2007 Mark suffered catastrophic injuries whilst on duty in Afghanistan and as a result became a triple amputee
Mark now works for the Royal Marines Charity
Mark also shares an incredible embarrassing story, as you'd only expect from a Marine
Enjoy guys!
S3 Ep2 with Andy Lavery
Andy is a Gym owner, Strength Coach, husband and Father of 2
His private gym can be found in Rochdale, England and has been home to elite MMA Fighters, pop singers and even Strictly come dancing winners!!
Check out his instagram below
https://www.instagram.com/apoc_laves/
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S3 Ep 1 with Wayne Godwin
Wayne Godwin is a former Rugby League player, having played for Castleford, Wigan, Salford, Hull, Bradford, Dewsbury and England
He has more recently been representing the Joining Jack Squad at the Dubai Sevens tournament, TV presenting for Rugby AM and is also business manager for Elite Kids Coaching
Check out his social media pages
Twitter @waggataurus
Instagram @waggataurus
S2 Episode 6 with Carl 'The Jackal' Frampton
Carl Frampton is a boxer and is a former Super Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion of the world
We discuss his childhood, growing up in Belfast, his introduction to boxing and of course his runs as world champion
He currently trains in Astley, Greater Manchester and is coached by my previous guest Jamie Moore and resides in Northern Ireland with his family
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S2 Ep5 with Harrison Hansen
My guest this week is International Rugby League player Harrison Hansen
Harrison is a former Wigan, Salford and Leigh player and currently plys his trade in France for Toulouse
He has also represented New Zealand and captained Samoa
In todays episode we discuss his lengthy career, after almost not taking up rugby as a kid, some of his major injuries and an embarrassing story which was broadcast live to hundreds of thousand of people on Sky Sports 💩 😂
S2 Ep4 with 'Mighty' Paul Maiden
Paul Maiden is an Arm Wrestling Champion who runs his own arm wrestling school in Leigh, Lancs
Paul has competed all over the world in his chosen sport and has some cracking stories to tell you guys!
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S2 Ep 3 with Jamie Moore
Jamie Moore is a former professional boxer who the British, Irish, Commonwealth and European titles during his illustrious career
Jamie now coaches world champions at his gym 'VIP' in Astley, Greater Manchester
S2 Ep 2 with "The basketball Strength Guy" Ben Anderson
He is a CPPS coach and recently became a full US Citizen having originated from Australia and New Zealand
You can catch Ben on Instagram @breakthroughsc
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S2 Ep 1 WWE NXT UK Superstar Dave Mastiff
Dave Mastiff is a WWE NXT UK wrestler
In this weeks episode Dave and I discuss his early years, how he got into wrestling and how he manages a work/life balance with being a father and spending a bunch of time on the road as part of his wrestling career
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S1 Ep6 Efrem Brynin
My guest this week is one of the directors and founding members of the charity strongmen.org.uk
Strongmen helps men who are dealing with the emotional and mental health issues brought on by the bereavement of a child, spouse, partner or parent
Efrem also appeared as a contestant on series 2 of 'SAS Who Dares Wins'
S1 Ep5 Martin '50 Cal' Stapleton
Martin '50 cal' Stapleton is a Royal Marines veteran of 12 years, a pro MMA fighter, gym owner, restaurant owner and most importantly a Dad!
In todays episode Martin talks about his career in the Royal Marines and what it was like to serve during one of the UKs 'busiest' military periods.
He talks us through how he transitioned from a Military career to a Pro Fighting career, including his appearance on 'The Ultimate Fighter' and what made him decide to call it day in the Marines.
Check out Martin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stapes_50cal/
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S1 Ep4 with Paul Wood 'The toughest athlete on Earth'
Paul Wood is a retired International Rugby League player.
Formerly of Warrington Wolves and Featherstone Rovers, Paul spent many years in many on field battles but is remembered most for his 2012 Super League Grand Final appearance and sustaining a horrific injury, which he continued to play with for a further 25 minutes
Paul has now left the game of Rugby League behind and lives with his wife and children in Wigan, England
You can follow Paul on linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-wood-09347747/
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S1 Ep3 Joe Defranco
Joe Defranco is a legend in the Strength and Conditioning industry, with his Gym 'Defrancos' being named one of the top 10 gyms in the world by fitness magazines on numerous occasions
Joe has coached multiple NFL players, including Superbowl winners. He also currently coaches UFC fighter Mickey Gall and for the last 10 years has been the personal coach to WWE superstars 'Triple H' and his wife Stephanie Mcmahon
Joe runs and amazing coaching certification(which Dan completed last year) the CPPS course with his business partner James 'Diesel' Smith
Joe resides in New Jersey with his wife and daughters
Check out Joes amazing online content on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/defrancosgym/
Check out the CPPS cert here: https://cppscoaches.com/
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S1 Episode 2 Paul Dickinson
Paul is a personal trainer, Former MMA Fighter, Ironman and champion Bodybuilder.
Today we delved into what makes him want to keep pushing his body to the limits and of course and how he got into his online and in person fitness business.
We also discuss his biggest challenges as a father and the obligatory embarrassing story!
You can check out Pauls Instagram Account here: https://www.instagram.com/p_d_fitness/
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The Strong Dad Army Podcast Episode 1
In today's episode I chat with Tony Doyle. Tony is a former rugby league player and is currently a special needs teacher and a father. He also runs The Lockdown Challenge Facebook page which has grown from a handful of friends to 30k members in less than a month and raised over £10k for the NHS Tony shares some childhood memories, telling us how he got into his career working with children and also shares an embarrassing story
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You can also donate to the Lockdown Challenge NHS fundraising page here 👇
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