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 117: How misinformation affects athletes
The death of the a young hockey player in Ontario this week resurrected the idiotic rumours about athletes dying from getting vaccinated.
Episode 116: How to get more MONEY and coverage in Athletics!
Salaries in sports, the differences between professional team sports and individual sports, and ways to gain a greater share for track and field.
Episode 115: 2022 Championship Meets Recap, and the satisfaction of EARNING your wings
I talk about the three major meets of the summer and how Worlds was the least important. I also explain how my son became a pilot.
Episode 114: Damian's Rehab, and the World Ranking System Explained
This week I talk about Damian's rehab, golf, the World Rankings and homelessness!
Episode 113: Moving Forward
The Commonwealths vs The Worlds, doing hard things, and a dose of politics!
Episode 112: Damian injured at World Championships
I talk about what happened to Damian at the World Championships and what I think is the reason for his injury.
Episode 111: Live from the World Championships in Oregon
Damian and I made it to the World Championships in Eugene Oregon and life is good!
Episode 110: We made it to training camp!
From attempted car theft to airport woes nothing could stop us from getting to BC for the pre-Worlds training camp.
Episode 109: Managing Expectations
Why cancel nationals, how expectations fuel emotions, and more travel woes.
Episode 108: Next up, Worlds in Oregon
Who qualified for the World Championships in Eugene next month, and some memories of Oregon!
Episode 106: Damian wins in Vancouver
Damian had a successful trip to Vancouver, winning hurdles and long jump at the Harry Jerome meet, and we got to see the headquarters of his new sponsor, Lululemon.
Episode 105: Making Changes
Track and field SHOULD be a global sport on par with soccer, so why isn't it? I also talk about the Afzaal family on the 1 year anniversary of their horrific murder.
Episode 104: Damian Wins Gotzis 2022!!
Damian wins Gotzis for a record 7th time and we all made it home, eventually!
Episode 103: We made it to Gotzis, and so did the poles!
Our journey to Gotzis, Austria for the 47th annual Hypomeeting decathlon went much more smoothly than I thought it would, and now Damian goes for victory #7!
Episode 102: The Little Things
From bird watching to pole vaulting the little things make a difference. Plus, the 9 rules for parents with kids in sports.
Episode 101: The Season has started!
The first meets of the year are finished and the results are amazing! It is going to be a big year for decathlon. Watch Navalny and read Browder to learn about Russia.
Episode 100: Damian and Dennis wish me a Happy 100th!
Chatting about golf, fatherhood, mental health and the Olympics with Damian Warner and Dennis Nielsen.
Episode 99: Competing at LSU, and meeting Miss Ida
We finished our training camp and Damian competed in the discus and 200m while I helped Miss Ida solve all the world's problems!
Episode 98: Travel to training camp at LSU
The stress of traveling starts long before you leave, but training somewhere warm sure makes up for it.