The Champ & Contender Podcast

The Champ & Contender Podcast

A GB runner (Fabian Collymore) and a Singer songwriter (Joseph J. Jones) host a podcast from a very local pub called ‘The Champ & Contender’ where they interview the true talents of this world. Naturally, musicians, athletes and entertainers will join Fabian and Joe for a drink and a chinwag down the local. Tune in to ‘The Champ and Contender Podcast’ to hear the real talk.

Episodes

July 8, 2025 85 mins

🍩 From Stagnant to Star: George Artemi’s Sweet Success with Roll Boys | Champion Contender Podcast.

In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Champion Contender Podcast, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with George Artemi, founder of Roll Boys — the cinnamon roll sensation taking Stratford, London by storm. George opens up about his rollercoaster journey: 😔 From career uncertainty and anxiety during COVID �...

Mark as Played

Louie McLean: From Comedy Courses to Touring with Josh James

Welcome to another episode of the Champ and Contender Podcast! Join hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore as they chat with rising comedian Louie McLean. In this episode, Louie shares his journey from comedy courses to opening for Josh James on tour. Listen in as they discuss the challenges of stand-up, memorable gigs, dealing with hecklers, and balancing a budding c...

Mark as Played

Unfiltered Conversations with Gorillaz Bassist Seye Adelekan | Champ and Contender Podcast.

In this episode of The Champ and Contender Podcast, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with Seye Adelekan, the talented bassist and singer-songwriter known for his work with Gorillaz and Damon Albarn. Seye shares his incredible journey from his multicultural upbringing to becoming a renowned session musician. The conversati...

Mark as Played

Join hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore on this episode of the Champ and Contender podcast as they interview rising boxing talent, Freddie Pullen. At just 21 years old, Freddie shares his journey from starting boxing at the age of seven to winning the prestigious ABA Elite Championships. Freddie discusses his inspirations, including Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor, his experience boxing across the globe, and the mental an...

Mark as Played

The Champ and Contender Podcast: An Unexpected Guest Shares Boxing Tales and Life Lessons.

In this episode of The Champ and Contender Podcast, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore welcome a surprise guest — Joseph's father, an ABA boxer with a wealth of stories. The discussion covers his early boxing years, the importance of starting young, training regimens, iconic fights, and personal anecdotes from his colourful life, inclu...

Mark as Played

Join hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore on the latest episode of the Champ and Contender Podcast as they welcome special guest Bobby Webster. Watch as they dive into the fun and unpredictable game 'Double P Double Q' (Public Pub Quiz Questions), tackling a series of hilarious and thought-provoking questions submitted by the public. From 'Smash, Marry, Kill' to discussing historical figures they'd like to meet, and even pond...

Mark as Played

In this episode of The Champ & Contender Podcast, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with none other than Just Geen (@just_geen) — fitness coach, online trainer, and creator of the viral “Beats and Bands” program. 🏋🏾‍♀️🎶 Geen keeps it all the way real about her journey — from leaving a bad relationship and a 9–5 job to becoming a full-time fitness entrepreneur, building a loyal community, and collaborating w...

Mark as Played

Join hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore on the Champion Contender Podcast as they sit down with rising British boxing talent, Sonny “The Instigator” Hardy 🔥 From his roots at Charlton Boxing Club to training with former world title challenger Kevin Mitchell, Sonny shares his journey from amateur standout to professional fighter. He opens up about sparring elite champions like Joe Cordina, his grueling training sessions, an...

Mark as Played

In this powerful episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the one and only Mark Tibbs — legendary boxing coach and son of the great Jimmy Tibbs. Mark takes us through his incredible journey, from his roots as an amateur boxer to becoming one of the most respected trainers in the game. He opens up about working with elite fighters like Dillian Whyte, Billy Joe Saunders, Johnny Fisher, and Richard Riakporhe, ...

Mark as Played

Nicky Forcer Talks Athletics 🏃‍♂️, Grime 🎤, Prison ⛓️, and Redemption ✨ | The Champ & Contender Podcast

Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast 🎙️ — your go-to spot for raw, real conversations with inspiring figures from all walks of life. In this episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the multifaceted Nicky Forcer (aka Nicholas Thomas), who shares his powerful story of athletics, grime music,...

Mark as Played

🎙️ EPISODE ALERT: East London Rapper EKLIPSE on Music, Lyricism & UK vs. US Rap! ⚡

In this FIRE episode of the Champ and Contender Podcast, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the talented East London rapper Eklipse 🔥. The discussion covers:

🔹 Eklipse's musical journey & lyrical influences 🎤 🔹 The impact of his poetic upbringing ✍️ 🔹 His creative process & collabs with other artists 🎶 🔹 UK vs....

Mark as Played

EP16: Conquering Drug Addiction The Strongest You Can Be is Getting Vulnerable.

In this gripping episode of The Champ and Contender Podcast, hosts Fabian Collymore and Joseph J. Jones sit down with special guest Steven Halloran, a long-time friend of Fabian’s, who bravely opens up about his battle with addiction.

💬 From a seemingly ordinary upbringing in East London to the dark depths of substance abuse, Steven shares his raw and ...

Mark as Played

EP15: Risky Roadz: The Man Who Filmed Grime’s Golden Era | The Champ and Contender Podcast

Legendary grime videographer Risky Roadz sits down with hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore for an unfiltered deep dive into his journey—from borrowing money for his first camera to becoming the architect of grime’s visual legacy.

🔥 In this episode:

  • The early days filming iconic freestyles that defined a generation
  • Behind-the-scenes s...
Mark as Played

🔥 Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast! 🔥 In this must-watch episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with former Great Britain sprinter turned elite coach, Mark Findlay. From competing at the highest level to training top athletes, boxers, and even musicians, Mark shares exclusive insights on what it takes to succeed in elite sports and coaching. 🏆 Topics Covered: ✅ Athletics & Sprinting Mastery ...

Mark as Played

The Champ Contender Podcast: Big John Fisher Interview

In this exclusive episode of The Champ Contender Podcast, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the internet sensation, Big John Fisher. Known for his charismatic personality and love for Chinese food, Big John dives deep into his life, discussing everything from his family's background and his son, Johnny Fisher's boxing career, to his experiences traveling ...

Mark as Played

🌟 Welcome to Episode 9 of the Champion Contender Podcast! 🥇 Hosts Joseph J Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with professional boxer Mitch Frearson for an in-depth conversation that spans his career, from his unexpected start in boxing 🥋 to his aspirations for a title fight 🏆. Mitch shares stories from his school days 📚, his journey through kickboxing and bricklaying 🧱, to the impactful moments that defined his career. They...

Mark as Played

Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast! In this episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the versatile athlete Mike Edwards. Known for his diverse achievements as a high jumper , silver medalist 🥈 in the African Championships, runner-up in Big Brother Nigeria, entrepreneur, and now a professional boxer, Mike shares his incredible journey.

Dive into his transition from basketball to high jumping, his ...

Mark as Played

Welcome to episode 10 of The Champ & Contender Podcast! 🎧 Join hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore as they play a fun 'Public Pub Quiz' game with questions from friends and family.

In this episode, they dive into childhood memories , hypothetical alien encounters , favourite 90s pop songs , and dream England football squads. Joseph reminisces about collecting Pokémon cards , while Fabian contemplates tactical boxing s...

Mark as Played

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with the Crazy Ginger Cabbie! Tune in as we dive into the world of comedy and football with our guest comedian Aaron, aka Crazy Ginger Cabbie. We discuss the highs and lows of stand-up comedy, the journey from bombing on stage to redemption, and the unforgettable sports moments featuring Dean Ashton, Declan Rice, and many more.

Also, don't miss our hilarious Shotstopper game where we pit UK and US...

Mark as Played

Crazy Ginger Cabbie: From Cab to Comedy | Champ & Contender Podcast Part 1

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Champ & Contender Podcast, where we sit down with the hilarious Crazy Ginger Cabby, known for his viral videos and comedic talents. In this episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore dive into Crazy Ginger Cabby's journey from being a black cab driver to becoming a stand-up comedian, his social media growth, and t...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.