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May 6, 2025 β€’ 61 mins

Nicky Forcer Talks Athletics πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ, Grime 🎀, Prison ⛓️, and Redemption ✨ | The Champ & Contender Podcast

Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast πŸŽ™οΈ β€” 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, prison time, bodybuilding transformation, and spiritual redemption. From growing up in East London to representing both Great Britain πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ and Jamaica πŸ‡―πŸ‡² in triple jump, Nicky opens up about the ups and downs of his journey. He reflects on his time in UK athletics, his rise in the grime scene, the harsh realities of prison life, and how he rebuilt himself through fitness, mental health work, and a strong relationship with God. He’s now using his experiences to mentor young people, offering personal training and guidance rooted in faith and discipline. Whether you're into British athletics, UK rap culture, bodybuilding motivation, or faith-based redemption stories, this episode delivers it all. πŸ’‘ Expect laughter, honest truths, and unfiltered gems that will move and motivate you.

πŸ“Œ Timestamps:

⏱️ 00:00 – Intro to the Champ & Contender Podcast | UK Motivational Podcast πŸ‘Ά

00:50 – Nicky Forcer’s Early Life in East London | Childhood & Community 01:40 – Breaking into UK Athletics | Competing for GB & Jamaica ⚑

03:08 – Mental Toughness in Elite Sport | Overcoming Injury & Setbacks 🎡 13:21 – Grime Music Beginnings | East London’s Underground Scene πŸ”₯ 14:27 – Producing Grime Tracks | Cultural Impact & Creative Process πŸ’­ 15:33 – Reflections on Grime’s Evolution & Urban Music Culture πŸš”

27:52 – Life in Prison | Prison Reform & Criminal Justice in the UK 🧠

30:26 – Mental Health in Prison | Surviving Solitary & Staying Sane πŸ‹οΈ

30:54 – Working Out Behind Bars | Prison Fitness & Motivation πŸ’ͺ

32:42 – Post-Prison Bodybuilding Transformation | Rebuilding Physically πŸ₯— 33:09 – Diet and Fitness Tips | Nutrition for Muscle Gain πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

36:53 – The Truth About Bodybuilding | Steroids, Dedication & Balance πŸ™ 43:34 – Finding Faith | Christianity, Purpose & Forgiveness β›ͺ

50:24 – Faith in Daily Life | Discipline, Prayer & Spiritual Growth πŸ—£οΈ

52:47 – Advice for the Youth | Staying Focused & Avoiding Traps 🎯

54:48 – Future Goals | Mentorship, Coaching & Community Uplift πŸ‘‹

58:15 – Outro & Where to Follow Nicky Forcer

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