Knives Down
Episodes
Discipline, Mentorship & the Athletes of the Meat Industry - Gordon Newlands
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Knives Down, Alana Empson sits down with Gordon Newlands to explore a career built on discipline, standards, and lifelong learning...
What Cancer Taught an All Star About Life - Simon Taylor
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Taylor shares his journey from aspiring butcher to global leader in the trade. He reflects on mentorship, competition at the World Butchers Chal...
The Butcher Behind the Mic - Alana Empson
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know her as the host, but today the spotlight is on her.In this episode, Alana Empson steps out from behind the mic to share her own story, from h...
The Mindset Behind Butchery Excellence - Martin Jäntschke
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to think like a world champion butcher?In this episode, performance coach Martin Jäntschke pulls back the curtain on the mental gam...
Foundations and Legacy - Rod Slater
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Knives Down is here. Episode 1 takes us back to where it all began, with World Butchers’ Challenge founder Rod Slater. From the first spark of an id...