Welcome to the MindSets Podcast, your new favourite sports and fitness podcast hosted by Angus and Charles! We keep you up to date with the latest sports new, controversial hot takes from our listeners and expert advice that will absolutely help you with your own sports performance! Oh AND we have a
The BEST feelings in sport that only athletes understand! 🏆 From unexpected PBs and perfect golf shots to fresh snow, brand-new gym equipment and everything in between. Welcome back to Episode 104 of The MindSets Podcast! 🎙️This week, Angus debates the most satisfying feelings in sport, alongside another huge week of sporting news! 🏆 SPORTS NEWS⚽ Manchester City's financial case and trophy rumours 🏎️ Singapore GP chaos, McLaren drama and Verstappen's championship charge 🥊 Fury vs Joshua's £13,000 tickets selling out in an hour 🚴 Giro di Lombardia cycling safety protests 🏉 All Blacks'…
What actually counts as cheating in sport? We kick things off with a round-up of the week's sports news. We get into: Tigst Assefa running 2:11:04 at the Berlin Marathon, despite being inside world record pace before struggling with cramp late in the race. Guye Adola winning the men's race in 2:02:50, with three men finishing under 2:04. Shubman Gill producing an unbelievable ODI innings against the West Indies, scoring 223 from 133 balls * and reaching 200 from just 117 deliveries, the fastest ODI double century ever. India somehow chasing down 406 with 39 balls remaining, despite the West…
The Most Controversial Week in Sports Media | MindSets Podcast | Episode 102 This week, Angus is back with a solo episode covering some of the biggest, strangest and most controversial stories from across the sporting world. We kick things off with a round-up of the week's sports news — from huge endurance performances and major championship results to some achievements that are almost difficult to comprehend. We get into: Kimi Antonelli taking victory at Formula 1's first Madrid Grand Prix. Enric Mas finally getting his hands on a Grand Tour victory at the Vuelta a España. Josh Kerr…
This week, Angus is joined by former Paralympian turned endurance athlete David Wetherill. Born with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, a condition affecting bone development, David went on to become an elite Class 6 para table tennis player, representing Great Britain at three Paralympic Games: Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016. You may have seen David without even knowing his name. At London 2012, he produced one of the most iconic moments of the Games — an incredible diving table tennis winner while playing with a crutch, a shot that went viral around the world. But David's sporting…
We Tried to Pick the Greatest Sporting Moment Ever WAIT...We made it to Episode 100!? Before anything else, a huge thank you to every person who has watched, listened, shared or supported The MindSets Podcast. Whether you’ve joined us for one episode, discovered us somewhere along the journey or somehow made it through all 100, you’ve helped us reach a milestone that once felt impossibly far away. For this special episode, Angus is joined once again by Roscoe Carter-Johnson from the Diet Starts Monday Podcast—with Charles missing the centenary celebrations—to tackle one enormous question:…
How ROXFIT Built a HYROX App with 500,000+ Users | Joey Allott & Ben Wilson This week, Angus is joined by ROXFIT founders Joey Allott and Ben Wilson to uncover how a single text message became one of the world’s fastest-growing HYROX and hybrid-fitness apps reaching more than half a million users in under two years. Before meeting the boys, we break down another wild week in sport, covering the biggest stories from tennis, the European Athletics Championships and football. We also discuss Mark Dowdle’s extraordinary Last Soul Backyard Ultra victory after running for almost four days. Then we…
Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! With Charles still away, Angus is joined by his partner Amy for an episode all about one of the most talked-about, and heavily marketed, parts of modern nutrition: Protein. We kick things off with the biggest sports stories of the week, including: LeBron James going to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. UK Sport pulling funding from British snowsports. A roundup of the Commonwealth Games. Nike releasing a new hybrid training and HYROX shoe. Plus more news from across the sporting world. Then we get into the main topic: How much protein do you actually…
Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! This week we're joined once again by The Diet Starts Monday Podcast and Roscoe Carter-Johnson for another sports-filled collaboration, breaking down what might just be the craziest summer in sporting history. We kick things off with another packed edition of 2 Minute Sports News ... although, as always, it ends up being a little longer! This week we cover some of the biggest sporting stories from around the world, including: 🏃 Josh Kerr's attempt to break the legendary four-minute mile world record , and what his performance means heading into the…
Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! This week we're taking a deep dive into one of the greatest cyclists of the modern era: Tadej Pogačar We kick things off by introducing the Slovenian superstar, breaking down who he is, why he's dominating professional cycling, and why so many people are already comparing him to the greatest riders in history. Next up is another quick-fire 2 Minute Sports News . We're once again covering the biggest stories from around the sporting world this week. From major headlines to standout performances, it's everything you need to get up to speed before diving…
Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! In this episode we cover: We kick things off with another quick-fire 2 Minute Sports News , covering the biggest stories from around the sporting world this week. From major headlines to standout performances, it's everything you need to get up to speed before diving into the main episode. This week's main discussion focuses on Eivind and Jon Amund Vold —two of Norway's most accomplished marathon kayakers. Following their recent appearance on the Untapped Podcast, we take a much deeper look into their careers, achievements and, most importantly, how they…
Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! In this episode we cover: SPORTS NEWS This week, we kick things off with the latest sports news from around the world, including updates from the FIFA Club World Cup, athletics, golf, and some of the biggest stories making headlines across the sporting landscape. SECRETS OF WORLD CHAMPS The main topic of today's episode is a full debrief of the 2026 HYROX World Championships in Stockholm. Having attended the event in person, Angus shares first-hand insights from inside the arena, providing context and analysis that wasn't available on the livestream. We…
Want to sponsor the podcast? Send us an email at:[email protected] week on The MindSets Podcast, we kick things off with the latest sports news, covering standout hurdles performances, the biggest stories from the FIFA Club World Cup so far, and much more from around the sporting world.The main discussion centres around one of the biggest debates in functional fitness: Hyrox vs CrossFit.If you gave an elite CrossFit athlete one year to train for HYROX, and an elite HYROX athlete one year to train for CrossFit, who would perform better in the other's sport?We break down the…
Want to sponsor the show? Send us an email at: [email protected] Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest athletes in sporting history. But what exactly has made him so successful for more than two decades? This week on The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles break down Cristiano Ronaldo's training routine, workout philosophy, recovery methods, nutrition habits and mindset to discover what separates him from almost every other footballer who has ever played the game. From strength training and sprint work to discipline, consistency and longevity, we explore the habits that helped Ronaldo…
Want to sponsor the show? Send us an email at: [email protected] The Golden Era of bodybuilding created some of the most iconic physiques in history. No fancy technology. No fitness influencers. No endless exercise variations. Just hard training, huge volume, and a relentless pursuit of physical excellence. This week on The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles explore the principles behind old school bodybuilding and ask whether modern fitness has actually moved us further away from building great physiques. We break down the training methods, workout splits, equipment, exercises and…
Want to sponsor the show? Send us an email at: [email protected] The Enhanced Games are finally here… and sport may never be the same again. Enhanced athletes. Unofficial world records. Open PED use. Biohacking. Superhuman performance. This week on The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles break down the most controversial sporting event on the planet right now and ask the question nobody can agree on: If science can make humans faster, stronger, and better… should sport allow it? We discuss: • The biggest moments from the Enhanced Games • The “enhanced” swimming world record controversy •…
Sponsor the show! 🤘🚀Drop us and email to enquire at [email protected] Ronda Rousey Was Built:Ahead of her shock MMA comeback win, we break down how Ronda Rousey was built. From Olympic judo prodigy to one of the most dominant UFC champions ever and explore the training philosophy, mindset, conditioning, and athletic development behind her rise.We break down:• Ronda Rousey’s Olympic judo background• The conditioning and athletic base behind her dominance• How judo develops explosive power and endurance• Why her armbar game became legendary• The psychology of elite competitors• The…
🎾 Jannik Sinner Is About To Change Tennis Forever? Ahead of Roland Garros, we break down the REAL training philosophy behind the world No.1’s rise, using credible sources, insights from his coaching team, and what we can learn from the evolution of modern tennis performance. Jannik Sinner doesn’t just look better physically… he looks completely different to the player we saw just a few years ago. From endurance and movement efficiency to strength, recovery and 5-set resilience, this episode explores why Sinner may be building the perfect body for modern tennis — and why Roland Garros could…
🏁 F1 Fitness, European Finals & Gym Culture Chaos This week’s episode is back to structured idiocy… news, segments, and plenty of opinions. We kick things off with the biggest stories in sport right now. Leinster and Bordeaux set up a huge European Cup Final in Bilbao, Nelly Korda continues her dominance with another win in Mexico, and Formula 1 delivers another massive weekend with sprint drama, podium changes, and Kimi Antonelli making moves. From there, we dive into one of the most underrated athletes in the world — Formula 1 drivers. We break down exactly how they train, from extreme…
🏃 Marathon World Records & The Biggest Week in Sport?? This week’s episode is pure sports chaos! No segments, no filler, just the biggest stories in the world right now. We kick things off with one of the most insane moments in running history: TWO athletes breaking the marathon world record and the long-awaited 2-hour barrier being smashed. From there, we dive straight into the rest of the London Marathon - covering both elite racing and mass participation, with friend of the show George Grassly taking the mass win in 2:12. And that’s just the start… We also get into huge performances and…
🏃 EP. 85 – Marathon Week: Kipchoge vs. Radcliffe - The Big Race Day Strategy and How They Taper It's London Marathon week, and we’re diving deep into how two legendary marathoners (Eliud Kipchoge and Paula Radcliffe) prepare for race day. We break down their very different tapering approaches and how each one could work for you. We also look at how they actually pace and race, giving you tips if you’re running the London Marathon or just dreaming of your first 26.2 miles. Plus, we’ve got gym annoyances, sports news, and a quiz to wrap it up! ⸻ 📰 Two-Minute News We open with the biggest…
Ellie Kildunne is one of the most dangerous players in rugby right now, but what actually makes her so good? In Episode 84, Angus and Charles break down her training, weekly structure, and how the Red Roses are setting the standard in elite sport. ⸻ 📰 Two-Minute News The biggest stories across sport right now: Key headlines and performances Quick, punchy, and everything you need to stay in the loop ⸻ 🏉 Ellie Kildunne – Training & Performance We break down what makes Ellie Kildunne so effective: The demands of playing fullback Why speed and decision-making are key Her likely weekly training…
Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy are heading into The Masters at Augusta with completely different approaches, and the question is simple: who actually has the edge? In Episode 83, Angus and Charles cover the latest stories in sport before breaking down one of the biggest matchups in golf, analysing training, performance, and what separates two of the world’s best. ⸻ 📰 Two-Minute News We open the episode with the biggest stories across sport right now: Tiger Woods and recent developments surrounding his situation Jakob Ingebrigtsen targeting a major mile record attempt Retirement news from…
British athletes are making serious statements on the world stage, Hyrox is facing controversy, and cheating in CrossFit has taken a bizarre turn. In Episode 82, Angus and Charles cover a packed week of sport before diving into one of the most dominant middle-distance athletes in the world right now, Keely Hodgkinson. ⸻ 📰 Two-Minute News We open the episode with the biggest stories across sport right now: British success at the Indoor Athletics World Championships Final Six Nations table and tournament takeaways Hyrox EMEA Regional Championships controversy CrossFit Open cheating scandal…
Elite 15 HYROX athlete Charlie Botterill is back joining Angus & Charles on the MindSets Podcast for Episode 81 — and this is the episode every HYROX athlete needs to listen to. ⚠️ This is part 2 of 2 with Charlie; if you haven’t listened to Episode 80, go back and check it out first ⚠️ Charlie had a huge performance at HYROX Glasgow (54:38 PB) and 2 weeks ago he sat down with Angus and Charles to break down the training, structure, and science behind his performance - all as a self-coached Elite 15 athlete. With over 12 years of tracked training data, Charlie takes us through how his…
Elite 15 HYROX athlete Charlie Botterill returns to the MindSets Podcast for Episode 80 - and there’s a LOT to catch up on.⚠️ This is part 1 of 2 with Charlie; next episode Charlie reveals his training, fuelling and racing strategies - answering all of your questions in the process ⚠️Since Charlie’s last appearance, his HYROX career has exploded. From running his first ever sub-60 Men’s Pro race just 12 months ago, to qualifying for the HYROX Elite 15 World Championships in Chicago in the Men’s Pro Doubles with Ollie Russell, signing with Nike, and standing on the podium in his first Elite…
Kristian Blummenfelt has just recorded a VO2 max of 101 ml/kg/min , one of the highest ever documented in elite endurance sport. To put that into perspective: The average male sits around 35-45 ml/kg/min Elite endurance athletes often range between 70-85 ml/kg/min Breaking 90 is extremely rare 100+ is almost unheard of And he didn’t even build towards this test. In Episode 79, Charles and I break down what that number actually means, how VO2 max is measured, and what kind of training it takes to build that level of aerobic engine. 📰 Two-Minute News We open the episode with the latest updates…
Episode 78 of The MindSets Podcast is packed with Winter Olympic controversy, elite performance breakdowns, and another competitive game to finish. Charles and Angus kick things off with the latest in sports news, including major talking points from the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina. This week we have: 🗞️ Sporting News We cover: • Lindsey Vonn and her latest injury setback • The developing Canadian Olympic cheating scandal • The latest storylines from the Six Nations Championship Plenty to unpack across skiing, rugby, and Olympic controversy. 😤 Grind My Gears We then get into some cracking…
Episode 77 of The MindSets Podcast is back to just Charles and Angus, and we’re diving deep into one of the most fascinating high-performance athletes on the planet: Scotty James. With the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina building nicely, Scotty’s next major competition is fast approaching. This episode breaks down exactly what it takes to be the best snowboarder in the world and whether this could finally be the year he bags Olympic gold 🥇🗞️ Opening Segment: Sporting News + Grind My Gears We kick things off with the latest in sporting news before jumping into a mix of listener-submitted Grind…
This week’s episode is a special collaboration between the MindSets Podcast and the Diet Starts Monday Podcast, as Angus and Charles join Roscoe Carter for a crossover episode using YouTube’s new collaboration feature - meaning this episode is shared across both podcasts!? We stick to the MindSets Podcast format (mostly…) with: ⏰2-Minute News (which somehow turns into 10–15 minutes) ⚙️Grinds My Gears from all three of us plus listeners who wrote in. And then absolute chaos...Without a set main topic, we dive head-first into games, debates, and hot takes across a wide range of sports…
🎙️ Episode 75 | Volume vs Intensity – Which Is Better For Your Training? In this episode of The MindSets Podcast the boys cover the latest stories from the world of sport, a few everyday frustrations, and a deep dive into one of the biggest questions in training: volume vs intensity. We run through our usual segments in order, keeping it fast, practical, and relevant for anyone interested in training, fitness, and general sport. 📰 2 Minute News We cover the key stories and talking points from across sport over the past week, breaking down what actually matters. 😤 Grind My Gears Everyday…
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Welcome to the MindSets Podcast, your new favourite sports and fitness podcast hosted by Angus and Charles! We keep you up to date with the latest sports new, controversial hot takes from our listeners and expert advice that will absolutely help you with your own sports performance! Oh AND we have a
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