The Unknown Strength Podcast
Co-hosted by BJJ Blackbelt Brenton McKiterick as well as The Unknown's founder/head coach Macgregor McNair, this podcast is designed to interview coaches, fighters and strength coaches who have built, innovated and accomplished incredible things in the combat sports and strength coaching fields. Our true passion is to share high-quality information, and interesting insights from men and women at the top of their game.
Episodes
February 20, 2019 • 78 mins
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On episode #24 we had the honour of being joined by the high-level nutrition specialist, Mr. Dan Garner. Currently in Melbourne with the Australian leg of his Seminar tour, Dan Garner was able to join your host Macgregor McNair in studio for an incredibly insightful chat about all things related to nutrition and supplementation for fighters.
Having coached the likes of UF...
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January 2, 2019 • 89 mins
Happy 2019 everyone!! To bring in the new year, Brenton and Mac welcome back the founder of Muscle Nerds Inc., Luke Leaman (see episodes #2 & #3) and the founder of Mach Performance/Aussie Powerlifting superstar Ben Machar (see episode #13).
In an very NSFW episode, the boys crack open a bottle of blended Scotch Whiskey and let the conversation flow. The range of topics covered in this broad conversation include:
* Autoregulat...
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October 26, 2018 • 109 mins
Episode #22 features the Head Brazilian Jiujitsu Coach of Absolute MMA & Maromba Academia in Melbourne, a 3rd degree blackbelt and champion, Thiago Stefanutti.
Thiago recounts his tale of packing up and moving his family to Australia; content with life in Brazil, he took a gamble on Australia by accepting a BJJ coaching role in Melbourne. He would later see a team under his tutelage begin to produce some of Australia's first Brazi...
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August 28, 2018 • 116 mins
Episode #21 of The Unknown Strength Podcast features the Australian actor, BJJ world champion and man behind the hilarious skits all over the internet, Kit Dale.
What an honor and pleasure it was to sit down with Kit, in Melbourne, who spoke candidly of his journey and explosive rise as an athlete and innovator on the world stage, to transitioning into film as an actor, as well as how he has also negotiated a lifetime of anxiety an...
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July 1, 2018 • 47 mins
Here it is, ladies and gentlemen! Episode #20 of The Unknown Strength Podcast featuring Professor Tony Ricci! We have completed the four horsemen of the Fight Science Institute by interviewing the last of the four founders in Tony Ricci.
We have been talking about this one for a few months now, and now here you have it! In part 1 of this interview Mac and Tony discuss a range of topics relating to the Fight Science Institute, U...
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June 18, 2018 • 66 mins
Whether you know him as the “Ram-Man”, the “Kimura Kid” or as simply a relentless pressure machine terrorizing competition with his takedowns and crushing top game, DJ Jackson joins us on the latest episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast, all the way from the United States, in Maryland.
We talk strategy, how DJ cultivates his ‘game’, who he would like to face in a super-fight (*cough* Kit Dale), as well as his aspirations for the ...
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June 14, 2018 • 97 mins
On Episode #18 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac continue the Boa Super 8 Series and chat with one of the most highly touted Boa competitors James Brasco; a USA Wrestling Hall of Famer, BJJ World Champion and black belt under Pablo Popovitch, Pro MMA Fighter and Model.
James shares with us his thoughts about the upcoming 4th edition of Boa Super 8 to be held on June 23rd in Melbourne, as well as his transition to B...
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May 30, 2018 • 123 mins
On episode #17 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac have the honour of chatting with one of the most decorated professional Fighters on the planet, Chris Algieri, who also happens to be an expert in nutrition and supplementation for fighters.
Clocking in at just over 2 hours, in this interview the boys discuss some of Chris' achievements and experiences throughout his fighting career, including the infamous Manny Pacqu...
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May 16, 2018 • 99 mins
On episode #16 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac sit down with Melbourne's Muay Thai mogul, owner of Outliers Promotions, Sy Nadji. Sy is also the owner of renowned Melbourne training centres, Williams Street Gym and Box on North.
Outliers Promotions is the driving force behind Australia's premier Muay thai events, Rebellion Muay Thai and Roots Muay Thai. Outliers are also responsible for the outstanding Melbourne...
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May 3, 2018 • 149 mins
Did you feel that?!? That was the the earth shaking as the latest episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast just dropped! In our longest running episode to date (around 2 1/2 hours!), we were privileged to be joined by coach Phil Daru.
Phil is the head Strength and Conditioning coach over at American Top Team, Coconut Creek, Florida - where he works closely with former UFC strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, current bantamwei...
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April 14, 2018 • 121 mins
Join Brenton and Mac for episode #14 of the unknown strength podcast, featuring our guest Dr. Corey Peacock. One of the most prolific researchers and strength & conditioning coaches in elite MMA today, Dr. Peacock showed up to this interview armed and ready with a metric tonne of insight, experience, research, philosophy and brilliance in the field of strength and conditioning for elite fighters.
Some of D.r Corey Peacock's creden...
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March 24, 2018 • 130 mins
[PRO RAW X Powerlifting Special] Join Macgregor and special guest co-host Ben Machar for episode #13 of The Unknown Strength Podcast. In this brand new episode, Dr. Jordan Shallow stops by to discuss all things Chiropractic, strength training related, and his experience competing at the PRO RAW X Powerlifting event held at the Arnold Classic 2018 event in Melbourne.
Both Jordan and Ben competed at PRO RAW X, and share their exper...
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January 15, 2018 • 64 mins
Episode #12 of The Unknown Strength Podcast features the legendary American making history, Rafael Lovato Jr.; an ADCC veteran, BJJ World Champion, Legacy Fighting Champion in MMA, as well as Bellator Middleweight Contender.
Involved in martial arts from a very young age through his Father, Rafael truly embodies the martial arts lifestyle; in his words, "constantly seeking perfection and knowing you'll never reach it". Impressive...
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December 29, 2017 • 128 mins
What a way to bring in the new year! On episode #11 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac welcome Yas Parr back to the show, this time Yas was joined by his wife Liz. Liz is a former US National Boxing Champion, was an absolutely phenom in the boxing circuit over in the US and also an international competitor, and now turned coach with her own gym Governor’s Boxing Club.
Yas is a PICP Level 5 strength and conditioning...
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November 26, 2017 • 118 mins
[ATTENTION ALL BJJ NERDS] If you only listen to one podcast this year, make sure it is this one!!
This latest episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast is an absolute treat for the JiuJitsu fanatic, featuring none other than the legendary Brazilian JiuJitsu World Champion, Braulio Estima.
Your host Brenton discussed with Braulio his toughest rivals in the sport, why 'JiuJitsu is the truth' and sharing is paramount, attitude toward...
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November 8, 2017 • 69 mins
#09 James Cant - The Unknown Strength Podcast by Macgregor McNair, Brenton McKiterick & Steve Phillips
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October 18, 2017 • 102 mins
In episode #8 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Mac couldn't convince co-hosts Brenton or Steve to be available at 4am for the interview recording of this episode - Mac is flying solo on this one. For the full transcription of this episode visit https://goo.gl/zmRJTH
Eric Falstrault, is a lifelong martial artist, most of all a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor. He is also one of the most highly skilled an knowledgeable 'pioneer' PIC...
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September 20, 2017 • 81 mins
In this, episode 7 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, your host Macgregor McNair sits down with world renowned strength and conditioning coach and author, Stephane Cazeault. Stephane is the former director of strength and conditioning for the Poliquin Group , the world’s leading provider of continuing education for Strength coaches. Since his time at Poliquin Group, Stephane has founded his very own world-class strength and condition...
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September 5, 2017 • 67 mins
On this episode, the second installment of the Australian ADCC Competitor Series, Brenton and Mac sat down with one of Australia's best black belts, Craig Jones.
Craig has been on an absolute tear in the past few years with his absolutely devastating submission-orientated game, earning himself a wealth of medals and titles across prominent organizations world-wide; including but not limited to the Sapateiro Pro Invitational, Abu Dh...
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August 15, 2017 • 62 mins
On this episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac sat down with one of Australia's most seasoned and decorated grapplers, Lachlan Giles; or as he is more popularly known as, "The Velachiraptor"!
Lachlan has competed and featured in virtually every major JiuJitsu tournament out there, forging an incredible legacy in doing so through a highly successful grappling career. Yet again, he has qualified for the ADCC World ...
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