#086: Is This the Future of Fighting? Inside the International Brawling Championship
Let's sit down with Danny, the mad genius behind the International Brawling Championship... a brand new combat sport that mashes boxing and MMA into one brutal, high-octane spectacle. Built for the fans first, the IBC is all about showmanship, chaos, and those “holy shit” moments you usually only get from WWE entrances and highlight reels.We dig into why Danny created a fight promotion that puts the spectator at the centre, how he looks after his fighters while still serving up mayhem, and what he really thinks about the way combat sports are viewed by the media, the public, and even other fighters. From dozens of failures and “this will never work” to an event that went viral and gave him the green light to double down, Danny breaks down the mindset behind the madness.We also get personal... fatherhood, resilience, building tough kids in a soft world, and the standards he sets for anyone who steps into an IBC ring. If you love combat sports, wild ideas, and people who back themselves when everyone else calls them crazy, this one’s for you.The next event is Friday in Brisbane, get your tickets at: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAWL25See more from IBC at: https://www.instagram.com/internationalbrawling/
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085: The Most Collectible Aussie Cars | OzWheels
Australian car culture is among the strongest in the world, and there's few who live and breathe it more than Jesse, the founder of Oz Wheels. After begging Hot Wheels for years to produce models that resonate with the Aussie scene, he decided to do it himself... and what he produced hit the spot!This episode dives into Jesse's deep passion for the Australian scene, finding his creativity in producing models, and how he established a collectibles company by sharing his own love for these machines. See more from Oz Wheels at https://www.instagram.com/oz_wheelsHelp us help the blokes who need it: https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/donate-now
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#084: From Housing Commission to 8-Figures: AJ on Grit, Ice Baths & Fatherhood
This week we're sitting down with AJ Williams, founder of Revel Saunas & Ice Baths. Yes... we touch the science: how heat and cold hit performance, recovery, and mental health, but this is really about the bloke behind the brand. AJ grew up in housing commission, bounced between blended, messy family units, left school in Year 9, and watched his pro-athlete dream fade. Two decades later, he leads an eight-figure company and is determined to be the father he wished he had. He’s humble, allergic to victim mentality, and big on owning your hand... then playing it hard. We dig into being a Dad, what he’s seeing in Aussie youth from the hiring front line, and the roadblocks he smashed through on the way to building a life that actually means something.See More From AJ at https://www.instagram.com/iamtheajwilliams& be sure to check out what Revel has to offer at https://revelsaunas.com.au/
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#083: The Masculinity Debate: Crucial Or Toxic?
What does it actually mean to be “masculine”? This week, we cut through labels and buzzwords to build something men can live by. Fact check: most major dictionaries describe masculinity as qualities regarded as characteristic of men... a useful starting point, but it doesn’t tell you which qualities, which is why the debate goes in circles.We unpack traits versus behaviours, real differences on averages (not absolutes), and how context turns raw traits into actions. We chat masculinity across time... protector/breadwinner frames of the past versus modern realities at work, home, and in community, and ask what still matters, what doesn’t, and what needs a rewrite.The goal isn’t to police blokes; it’s to work out some form of compass and unpack why there is so much debate around what this word means.Find out everything you need to know about the 46 for 46 Challenge: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/382055/walking-46-hours-straight-for-46-lives-lost-every-week
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#082: What It Means To Keep Going: Harry Tomkins' Story
Harry started out in Excel Series racing through his teenage years before stepping up to the Toyota 86 GR Series, a dream he shared with his dad... but only a few months after they began racing together, tragedy struck when he lost his Dad to mental health issues.Unsure if he’d ever get behind the wheel again, Harry did choose to return to the track... making his comeback at Bathurst, the place every racer dreams of, to continue what he and his dad had started.This chat isn’t just about loss... it’s about purpose, resilience, and doing what you love. It’s a mix of laughs, reflection, and insight from a young bloke without an ego, just out there giving life a red-hot crack.Follow Harry for some top-tier entertainment: www.instagram.com/harry_tomk1ns
Better Bloke is brought to you by a bunch of average guys on a mission to improve the mental and physical well-being of Aussie blokes. Matty and Rob give their two cents on what makes a better bloke and are joined by some heavyweights along the way. Between these blokes, and you legends tuning in, we're going to tackle some issues, unravel the complexities and reduce the head noise along the way.
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