Podcast
Is It Really Worth It
Hosted by Sean Byrne · EN
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4x Britain’s Strongest Man – Bill Pittuck’s Unbelievable Story!
Mar 26, 202500:48:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Is It Really Worth It? podcast, Sean Byrne sits down with legendary strongman Bill Pittuck — four-time Britain's Strongest Man and four-time England's Strongest Man. Bill opens up about his tough upbringing, swapping fishing gear for weights at 17, and balancing a demanding strongman career while working 12-hour shifts. He talks about the injuries that nearly ended his career, surviving a heart attack in 2015, and making a comeback in the 2017 World Masters. Bill also discusses his struggles with depression after retiring and emphasizes the importance of sports in keeping young people out of trouble. LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and COMMENT below — What's the most inspiring comeback story you've heard? Turn on notifications so you don't miss future episodes! Follow for more incredible stories from the world of strength and sport!
Transcribe →From Fighter to Mentor – Claire Reilly’s Inspirational Muay Thai Journey!
Mar 26, 202500:59:07Tap to summarizeClaire Reilly, Intercontinental 57kg Muay Thai World Champion and Head Female Coach at BST Northampton, shares her incredible story from gymnastics to martial arts glory. Claire opens up about overcoming anxiety, intense training sessions, winning the British Title, and her championship fight under UK MMA legend Alex Reid. She reflects on the health scare that nearly ended her career and how she transitioned to coaching, training top fighters like Chantelle Cameron and Jordan Vucenic. Claire is now giving back through youth outreach, helping young people find purpose through martial arts. LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and COMMENT below — What's your most inspiring sports story? Turn on notifications so you don't miss future episodes! Follow for more incredible stories from the fighting world! ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction and Background 06:15 – Transition to Martial Arts 12:30 – Early Fight Experiences 18:45 – Professional Training Regimen 24:20 – Amateur to Professional Transition 31:42 – Intercontinental Championship Fight 36:10 – Ring Masters Tournament 42:30 – Health Scare and Its Impact 48:00 – Transition to Coaching 52:15 – Community Engagement and Youth Outreach 57:00 – Closing Reflections
Transcribe →Den Palmer: The Untold Story of Strength & Legacy
Mar 25, 202501:05:08Tap to summarizeFrom the streets of Corby to the Hall of Fame — this is the brutal and inspiring story of Den Palmer. Den Palmer's life was shaped by adversity — growing up in a broken home, bullied as a child, and finding purpose through Thai boxing and MMA. But his success in the ring was shadowed by the harsh realities of working as a doorman and the violent world that followed. After facing legal trouble and personal loss, Den turned his life around and dedicated himself to mentoring young fighters, steering them away from crime and toward a better future. In this powerful episode, Den reveals: ✅ His rise to success in Thai boxing and MMA. ✅ The violent underworld of nightclub security. ✅ How he survived legal battles and personal collapse. ✅ Why coaching and mentoring young fighters became his true calling. ➡️ WATCH UNTIL THE END to hear Den's powerful message on resilience and redemption. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more incredible stories!
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