The World According to Gar
The World According to Gar is a completely personal podcast based on the unique life experiences of Gar Leyshon. Gar is currently a track and field coach, and more specifically the personal coach of The World's Greatest Athlete: Damian Warner, the Olympic Gold Medalist in decathlon from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. But this podcast is not just about sports and coaching the decathlon; Gar also talks, rants and swears about politics, pandemics and pinheads who piss him off. And he does so from the perspective of a man who has lived and worked in Taiwan, Australia, England, Scotland, the USA and on an oil rig in the arctic. On top of that Gar, who retired from teaching in 2021, has taught and coached for 25 years, has a wife and 2 teenaged sons, and STILL doesn’t drink! He does however, have a bad attitude and an ugly ass beard to match. So, if you are looking for a sports themed podcast about coaching world class athletics, with plenty of bizarre stories, strong opinions and foul language, then you are in the right place!
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 197
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Episode 177: Coaching and Adaptation, and a History Lesson.
I talk about coaching and how getting it right doesn't always mean you win! Then a lesson about the history of Israel.
Episode 176: What the absolute fuck is going on in Canada?!
A long rant about what is wrong with Canada and how more teachers and coaches might be the solution.
Episode 175: The British Invasion: Lewis Church, Harry Kendall and the Decathlon Maven Gabby Pieraccini
A wide ranging talk about decathlon, the muddled UK situation for multi eventers, and ideas to promote and improve the sport.
Episode 174: Coaching Roundtable with: Kris Mack, Chris Huffins, Ingmar Vos and Dennis Nielsen
We discuss the idea of a World Decathlon Team Championships, among other things!
Episode 173: Damian, Janek, and Harrison talk all things decathlon!
I interview Canadian Damian Warner, Estonian Janek Oiglane and American Harrison Williams about the decathlon and all the things they love about it.
Episode 172: Swiss Decathlete Finley Gaio
I talk to Swiss star Finley Gaio who scored 8000 points for the first time last year and hopes to qualify for the 2024 Olympics.
Episode 171: The One and Only Lindon Victor!
I interview Grenadian decathlete and World bronze medalist Lindon Victor.
Episode 170: Interview with American decathlon Champion Harrison Williams
I talk to American Champion Harrison Williams about his breakthrough season in 2023.
Episode 169: Interview with World Champion Pierce Lepage
Pierce and I talk about how he got started in decathlon and where he is going!
Episode 168: Interview with Estonian Decathlete Janek Oiglane
I talk decathlon with one of Estonia's incredible number of elite decathletes.
Episode 167: Interview with Decathlete Nate Mechler
I interview Canadian decathlete Nate Mechler, Damian Warner's training partner and former national champion.
Episode 166: Is Curiosity more important than "Finding Your Passion" ?
Debriefing is good, context is important, and the situation in Israel is horrifying.
Episode 165: The Season is Over and the IOC is Dead Wrong, Again!
The combined events challenge wrapped up in France this weekend, and the IOC announced it's latest plan to muzzle athletes.
Episode 164: Ingmar Vos Interview
I talk to Dutch national team decathlon coach, and former Olympic decathlete, Ingmar Vos about his career and how his experiences help him coach.
Episode 163: Ospreys, DDT, and Adaptability
The big picture issues of climate change and respecting the natural world can help give insight into the training of athletes. I think.
Episode 161: Budapest, Buses, Bad Food and the sweetness of Victory.
I bitch about all the little things wrong about Worlds here in Budapest, but stop to marvel at the beauty of competition.
Episode 159: Canadian Nationals 2023, and Problem solving 101
Canadian Nationals, the ups and downs, and taking responsibility for solving your own problems!
Episode 158: I talk to decathlon GURU Gabby Pieraccini
This week I interview the amazing Gabby Pieraccini, decathlon superfan and savant, and the founder and sole proprietor of the "decathletesofeurope" website.