Abnormal
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#56 - Dean Karnazes - The World’s Most Extreme Runner on Running 563km Non-Stop
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Karnazes is one of the most iconic endurance athletes in history — and in this episode, we dive deep into the mind and body of a man who has pu...
#55 - Damien Fitzpatrick - Why Micronutrition Matters More Than You Think
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I sit down with Damien Fitzpatrick — former pro rugby player and CEO/Founder of Pillar Performance — the company redefining ...
Siobhan Haughey: How She Made History for Hong Kong
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan Haughey just won gold at the National Games — but her story started long before the headlines.In this conversation, recorded just after the ...
#54 - Cheung Pakhung - The Dark Side of Being #1 in the World
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pakhung, a world champion in rope skipping, shares his journey from a passionate athlete to a social media influencer and entrepreneu...
#53 - Ant Haynes - The Dark Side of Discipline: Life as a CrossFit Games Athlete
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ant Haynes is one of Hong Kong’s most respected CrossFit athletes, a multiple-time CrossFit Games competitor, former Hong Kong rugby player, and co-...
The Rise of Hyrox: How a Fitness Revolution Took Over the World
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Re-release: A listener favourite from the Abnormal archivesHyrox has exploded across the world — but how did it reach Asia?In this conversation, Gar...
#52 - Anton Dubrov & Andrei Vasilevski — The Team Behind Aryna Sabalenka’s METEORIC Rise to World No.1
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a world number one?In this episode, I sit down with Andrei Vasilevski and Anton Dubrov, the coaching masterminds beh...
#51 - Gabe Heck - From Corporate Job to World-Class Athlete
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From burnout to Bangkok, this is the story of Gabe Heck, one of the fastest-rising athletes in the Hyrox world. Known as the Beast of Bangkok, Gabe we...
#50 - Benny Cee - Resilience, Mindset & Building the Life You Want
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Cullen, aka Benny Cee, is a DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and MC whose energy seems limitless. But his journey hasn’t been easy. From arriving in ...
#49 - Josh Li - The Secrets To A $100m Exit
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Li went from working as a personal trainer in London to building two fast-growing businesses across Asia, the Middle East, and now the U.S. — N...
#48 - Marc Hofmann - From Intern to Entrepreneur: What It Really Takes to Succeed in Hospitality
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Hofmann’s story is one of passion, persistence, and creating meaning through hospitality. Arriving in Hong Kong a decade ago with little experi...
#47 - Nic White - The Brutal Truth About Life as a Professional Athlete
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nic White has lived the highs and lows of professional rugby. The Wallabies scrum-half with over 70 Test caps has played all over the world, won troph...
#46 - Daniel Temm - From Pro Rugby to CEO: The Brutal Truth About Startups
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the rugby pitch to the boardroom, Daniel Temm has lived two very different lives. After a career as a professional rugby player, he stepped away ...
#45 - Aisyah Rafaee - The Real Cost of Chasing Dreams: IVF, Fertility & the Olympics
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aisyah Rafaee shares her incredible journey as Singapore's first Olympic rower, discussing the challenges of crowdfunding her way...
#44 - Philip Doyle - Juggling the NHS & Olympics: The World’s Most Extreme Schedule
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic medalist and NHS doctor Philip Doyle joins the Abnormal podcast to share the unbelievable story of how he balanced saving lives with chasing O...
#43 - Andrew Glaze - How the #1 Runner on Strava Balances 100 Miles a Week with Firefighting
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Glaze is a full-time firefighter, ultramarathon runner, and one of the most consistent endurance athletes on the planet, with a streak of runni...
#42 - James Kelly - What is 'Zone 2' Training? And Why 99% Of People Will NEVER Use It Properly
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I welcome back elite athlete James Kelly to discuss the evolving world of Hyrox, the potential for it to become an Olympi...
#41 - Alex Cuthbert - The Real Life of a British & Irish Lion
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I sit down with Wales and British & Irish Lions winger Alex Cuthbert, one of rugby’s most explosive and experienced...
#40 - Noam Yaron - The Man Swimming 180km to Save the Ocean
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I sit down with Swiss endurance swimmer and ocean activist Noam Yaron, who’s attempting the longest open-water swim in ...
#39 - Cherie Walker - Inside Cirque du Soleil: Secrets of Coaching the World’s Wildest Athletes
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Cherie Walker, head coach of Cirque du Soleil, who shares insights into the unique challenges and rewards of ...
#38 - Kaat Dumarey - Performing Under Pressure with Cirque du Soleil
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FREE Goal-Setting Template: https://www.petelaverick.com/product-page/the-abnormal-discipline-code-your-no-bs-blueprint-to-crushing-goalsIn this episo...
#37 - Delphine Dultzin - From Side Hustle to Asia’s Top Flash Sale Platform
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FREE Goal-Setting Template: https://www.petelaverick.com/product-page/the-abnormal-discipline-code-your-no-bs-blueprint-to-crushing-goalsIn this episo...
#36 - Dr Aron D'Souza - The Business of Human Enhancement: Inside The Enhanced Games
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FREE Goal-Setting Template: https://www.petelaverick.com/product-page/the-abnormal-discipline-code-your-no-bs-blueprint-to-crushing-goalsIn this episo...
#35 - Sebastien Borget - Building the YouTube of the Metaverse
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sebastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, discusses the concept of the metaverse, its importance, and how it is evolving. He expla...
#34 - Brett Hawke - What They Don’t Want You to Know About Doping in Sports (The Enhanced Games)
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Brett Hawke, the Head Swimming Coach for the Enhanced Performance Team, discussing the revolutionary concept of the Enhan...
#33 - Tyrese Johnson-Fisher - Risking EVERYTHING To Make It To The NFL
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Tyrese Johnson-Fisher, a young athlete with a remarkable journey from South London to pursuing dreams in both...
#32 - Raphaël Varane - Secrets of a World Cup & 4-Time UCL Winner
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the abnormal podcast, I spoke with 4-time Champions League Winner, and World Cup Winner with France, Raphaël Varane. In this quick...
#31 - James Dick - Skiing 30 Countries In 30 Days (Guinness World Record)
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I talk with James Dick, who holds the Guinness World Record for the most countries skied in one month. James shares the c...
#30 - Bree Rizzo - The 'Office Worker' Who SHOCKED The World At The Olympic Games
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Bree Rizzo (formerly Masters), an accomplished Australian sprinter who recently made history by becoming the ...
#29 - Matt Giteau - Winning Off the Field: How Accountability Shapes Greatness
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I talk to one of the most successful rugby players of all time, Matt Giteau. Matt Played for Australia 103 times over the...
#28 - Bethwell Rutto - The Secrets Behind Why Kenyans Are So Good At Running
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I just want to say a massive thank you to Bethwell for agreeing to come on and do this episode in his non-native language. There were some parts of th...
#27 - Joanna Wietzyk - The 22-Year-Old TAKING OVER Hyrox!
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Joanna's first time on Abnormal (November 2024) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d8jhb6HyGHfK4oN7S5vBN?si=e18dceda7bdd4c36In this epi...
#26 - Jason Daniel - The Secrets to Building A $100m+ Brand (The LSKD Story)
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by The Executive Centre, a premium workspace offering state-of-the-art Private Offices, Coworking Spaces and Event Spaces in...
#25 - We Talk About Sex For 85 Minutes (Sara Tang - Sex Coach)
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I engage in a candid conversation with sex expert Sara Tang. We explore the role of a sexologist, Sara's personal jou...
#24 - Hector Hughes - Why People NEED To Get Off Their Phones!
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I sit down with Hector Hughes, co-founder and CEO of Unplugged. Hector shares his personal journey of transformation from...
#23 - Christian Mongendre - Navigating A Plant-Based Diet (Founder & CEO, TREEHOUSE)
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I chat with Christian Mongendre, the CEO and founder of Treehouse, about the importance of plant-based dining in Hong Kon...
#22 - Oscar Dennis - Olympics to Paralympics, 'Hit-and-Run Changed My Life!'
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Oscar Dennis, a remarkable athlete who overcame a life-altering bike accident to pursue his dreams in sports....
#21 - James Newbury - CrossFit vs Hyrox (The Man Who Can FINALLY Settle The Debate)
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, five-time CrossFit Games athlete James Newbury tells us why he loves HYROX so much. Amongst many other things we talk about his famou...
#20 - Nikki Han - First Ever Female Finisher Of INSANE 300km Ultra-Marathon
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with Nikki Han, the first female to ever finish the Hong Kong Four Trails, a gruelling 298km race with 14,500 metres of to...
#19 - Grégoire Michaud - From Military Service To Pastry Extraordinaire
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to the Founder of one of the most iconic brands in Hong Kong, world-renowned pasty chef, Grégore Michaud. Grégoire talks abo...
#18 - Henry Hutchison - Australia Rugby Sevens Captain and Three-Time Olympian
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I chat with three-time Olympian and captain of the Australian National Rugby Sevens team, Henry Hutchison. He tells us w...
#17 - Life Lessons from World-Class Athletes - Siobhán Haughey, Jack Nowell, Jonny Davies
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, we take a look back at some of the best moments from three of the abnormal athletes that have come on the show. Hong Kong...
#16 - Seb Harris - 32km Skimo, 162km Ultra-trail, and a FULL Ironman IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE!
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I sat down with Seb Harris, who is currently training for one of the most physically and mentally taxing challenges in the World...
#15 - Maxime Barbier - On a Mission To Solve Loneliness In Big Cities
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sat down with CEO and Co-Founder of Timeleft, Maxime Barbier. Timeleft is a very unique company, and one that has exploded in the la...
#14 - Sho Dewan (Workhap) - ESSENTIAL Lessons From The World's Leading Career Coach
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I sat down with World-renowned career coach Sho Dewan (otherwise known as 'Workhap'). Sho has a following of over 2 milli...
#13 - Olivier Elzer - Lessons in Life from a 25-Time Michelin Star Chef
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to world-renowned chef, Olivier Elzer. Olivier talks us through the arduous process of winning one Michelin Star, let alone 2...
#12 - James Kelly - The Next Hyrox World Champion?
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with one of the best Male Hyrox Athletes in the World, James Kelly. We got into the details of what effective hyrox traini...
#11 - Jen Balisi - The Filipino Food Blogger Who QUIT CORPORATE To Chase Her Dream
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I spoke with Jen Balisi, the Filipino food blogger who grew up in the US and now living in Hong Kong. Jen is chasing her ...
#10 - J Lou - The Journey of One of Hong Kong's Most Successful Creators
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I interview J Lou, a multi talented creator known for her comedic content, TED Talks, and her new book. We discuss J Lou'...
#9 - Joanna Wietrzyk - Hyrox Elite 15 CHAMPION
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I sat down with Joanna Wietrzyk. Joanna is the new name on the block in the Hyrox World, and she is taking it by storm. T...
#8 - Jay Khan - Building Asia's Best Bar with Agave and Innovation (Founder, COA)
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I sat down with Jay Khan. Jay is the Founder of COA, the first ever bar that won Asia’s Best Bar 3 years running. He sh...
#7 - Jonny Davies - What Running a 960km Ultra Has Taught Me About Life
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I interview ultra runner Jonny Davies, who shares his experiences and insights from completing a grueling 960-kilometer c...
#6 - Anisha Thai - The Power of Acting NOW! How Life Can Change Overnight
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Anisha shares her journey from being a qualified civil engineer to pursuing her lifelong passion for dance. She discusses the in...
#5 - Adam Linforth - From Boardrooms to Boat Parties (Founder, Budgy Smuggler)
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Adam Linforth, the Owner of Budgy Smuggler, shares his unique journey of entrepreneurship, detailing how he transformed a 'joke'...
#4 - Scottie Callaghan - The Australian Barista who is taking on the Coffee Giants (Co-Founder, FINEPRINT)
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I sit down with Scottie Callaghan, Co-Founder of Fineprint Cafe, who shares his journey from World Championship Barista, to succ...
#3 - Jack Nowell - The Red Bull Athlete Whose Life Looks More Exciting AFTER Retirement
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Abnormal, I interview rugby star Jack Nowell, who shares his journey from a fishing village in Cornwall to becoming one of the most...
#2 - Gary Wan - Bringing Hyrox to Asia, "The Sky is The Limit!"
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Abnormal podcast, I interview Gary Wan, the managing director of Hyrox Asia Pacific, about the growth and success of Hyrox in t...
#1 - Siobhán Haughey - Hong Kong's most decorated athlete of all time
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Abnormal, I interview Siobhán Haughey, Hong Kong's most decorated Olympic swimmer. Siobhán shares her journey from a casua...