Health Oddity Podcast

We are joined from California USA by 78 year old State Record Holding Powerlifter (& Pickleball enthusiast) Mike Tiktinsky.

Mike took up strength training after he fought Prostate Cancer at 58. In hi…

We are joined all the way from Texas USA by Andrew Burton. Winner of the Arnold Pro/Am Strongman 2025, 3rd Place at the Magnus Classic 2024 in Iceland & Winner of the Worlds Strongest Firefighter 202…

“I’m sorry Mr & Mrs Linnett. Your son has spina bifida. He’ll never be able to walk, or father children or live a normal life.”

This is what Pete Linnett’s parents were told by the doctor shortly aft…

We are joined by returning guest Jemma Wesson from Stronger Women Academy (formerly The Unit) in Teeside.

We last talked to Jemma back on episode 92, nearly 3 years ago about Bodybuilding, CrossFit &…

We are joined by first time guest, The Dark Horse; Paddy Haynes part of the new wave of Strongman athletes breaking through onto the world stage from the UK.

Paddy is an Athlete & Performance Coach &…

We are joined from Prague by first time guest Pavel Macek for this special double episode. Pavel is a Strongfirst Master Certified Instructor, a lifelong Martial Artist, Coach, Author, Strength Histo…

We are joined from Prague by first time guest Pavel Macek for this special double episode. Pavel is a Strongfirst Master Certified Instructor, a lifelong Martial Artist, Coach, Author, Strength Histo…

We are joined this week by first time guest & possibly the STRONGEST person pound for pound we’ve ever had on the show, Chloe Brennan.

Chloe is the Founder & Coach @holisticstrengthcoaching she is Wo…

We are joined by Sean Cole; former Physical Trainer in the Royal Navy, owner of SC Vital Fitness & Co-Director of Balance Wellness Club (both in Portsmouth, UK) & mentor to Gym Owners & Personal Trai…

We are joined by Laura Shanks, career woman, mother of 2 & a rapidly improving & rising HYROX athlete.

Laura talks about her early experiences of exercise & training & the overriding focus on weight …

We are joined by Nick Rainbird, who we last spoke to on Episode 195 entitled - The Healing Power of Nature.

Nick has recently taken his love of the great outdoors, nature & wellness to the next level…

We take a deep dive with returning guest Paul Mcllroy into his new book - Perpetual Strength: How to keep getting stronger year in, year out - using the art & science of comfort zone expansion.

We di…

We take a deep dive with returning guest Paul Mcllroy into his new book - Perpetual Strength: How to keep getting stronger year in, year out - using the art & science of comfort zone expansion.

We di…

We are joined from Michigan USA by Ryan Wohlfert - Health & Wellness Dr & Dr of Chiropratic.

This is a great discussion to kick off 2025 as it is about a topic that the majority of adults will need t…

Pete & James don their Christmas attire once again (& zoom backdrops) for the second of a two part festive special to close out 2024 - this time they’re turning the Christmas Cheer up to 11!

They pre…

Pete & James don their Christmas attire (& zoom backdrops) for the first of a two part festive special to close out 2024.

They discuss their own training as they head into Christmas. Pete’s new Walk …

We talk to the highly inspirational & incredibly strong David Walsh AKA Sitting Bull UK.

The Worlds Strongest Adaptive Athlete 2022/2023, & Britains Strongest Disabled Man 2021, 2023 & 2024.

David st…

We are joined by returning guest Helen Hall, who was last with us on Episode 66 (a full 3 years ago).

 Helen (now 53) updates us on her latest thinking, training, eating & lifestyle modifications aro…