MARLANI Talk Show
Episodes
Politics and Zombie Meat
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly what the title says. Someone help me.Â
Show me your discover page bro
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may not know what you want... but the algorithm does.Â
Good men and Not So Good Men
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just the usual with us men. Some of us are top tier, and some of us, not so much. We all make mistakes, but what is accountability these days? What's ...
Fickle Life of Fame
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Man we gotta get back on a schedule don't we? Just another catch up between trips. One day we'll have topics
Love and other things
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kind of a random assortment of topics. Love. Some politics.Â
Land of the Free
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Been a minute. Catching up. Talking about America the great.Â
Travels, Sports, Olympics
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just a catch up. Been awhile since M has been traveling so much this year. Like we never missed a step.Â
Insecurity and Impact... and infidelity
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Positions of influence, abuse of power, mo money mo problems. The usual.Â
Presidents, olympics, Baby oil, and compliments
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just a hodge podge catchup with the B's.Â
In The Black
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just our latest startup venture... also thinking about starting that asphalt company called "Black Don't Crack" be honest... it's catchy lol.Â
Fashion Faux Pas
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lol the most random descent into Marlanian you ever did hear. Enjoy.Â
Human Anatomy
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think we talk about a bunch of random stuff around a central theme of the human body, lol. I don't even think we were meant to be talking about that...
Cultural Differences
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marlon went to China. Again. Alani beat someone up in class. Again.Â
What is Ikigai?
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purpose comes in many shapes and forms. I truly believe it is critical for every person to have purpose everyday they wake up. That purpose can change...
Insecurity is dangerous
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All you need to know is prima donna...Â
What's heaven like?
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get inquisitive about what it may actually be like after lights out? Where do you go? What do you do? Do you get to pick?Â
How to go viral
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Met a woman who does social media full time. There's a lot more involved than I thought and a lot more money to be made than I thought.Â
Small Changes Big Results
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to how Alani has been managing his new years resolutions and how small changes can equal signifcant improvments to health and well being
Social Media Isn't Real
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about how what we see on social media isn't always representative of what the world is actually thinking. We all have our own little microcosm...
New Years Resolutions
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Year. New you? Maybe. Maybe not.Â
Authenticity on Instagram
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly does it mean to be authentic on Instagram? Do we all have a little bit of "fake" in us? Is just being authentic even enough?Â
The Depravity of Men: EXPLICIT
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a listener who is an online sex worker and she shared some of the requests she gets from customers. To each their own...
China and Teaching Classes
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marlon went to China this weekend and Alani vanished in the middle of teaching class...
Is Instructing Objective or Subjective?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we attempt wade into the subject of instructor evaluations and whether or not we should even try to attempt to quantify instructing. D...
Electric Cars and Gym Selfies
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just a kind of random talk this week lol. Not sure how we landed there but good convo as always.Â
Can men and women be friends?
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The age old question. Can we TRULY be friends with the enemy??
Russell Brand: Charisma or Misogyny?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Brand made a career off of promiscuity. Did he take it too far?Â
The Voice Referendum
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Voice Referendum is due to be voted on October 14th. We have no idea which way it will go, but either way is a big deal for Australia.Â
World Cup Kiss
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President of Spanish futbol kisses a female player after the world cup... right or wrong? Should you check your lover's messages? Yay or nay??
The Disease of Attention
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The need for attention is an entire new pandemic of its own. It's everywhere because we're everywhere. A universal drug. And where there are drugs, th...
Everyone gets a prize
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you really think about it... I mean reallllly think about it, everyone is extradordinary these days according to everything we hear about ourselv...
Titanic Submarine
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The titanic exploration sub was devastating to say the least but was also interesting from the perspective of classism and mortality. Wonder what you ...
Gaining Weight
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The woes of body image from a man's perspective. I'm tryna get buff yo. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marlani
In The Army
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brief talk about the military and war crimes. We don't talk about it often but it's difficult to talk about without committing treason lol. https:...
Making Room for Others
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to progress forward or up when people won't move out of the way. We all want to be the best, everyone wants to be at the top, but even the p...
What is a woman?
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well this is a question that we probably never thought would be so contentious. What is a woman? What is a man? Who decides? Does it matter? Just addi...
Would you ever own a gun?
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we know, the US is a leader when it comes to gun violence, but I wonder if people's attitude would be different if they lived there? Â https://www...
Be A Man
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's being a man mean these days? What does being a woman mean these days? Are you even allowed to say that anymore?Â
Alani's 25 years of service
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's not so often these days you hear about someone sticking with something for longer than it takes to scroll to the next video. Shoutout to Alani fo...
Identity Politics
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We interview a white guy and ask him what it's like to be white these days. Interesting discussion and JR is a really good dude.  https://www.buym...
Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media has skewed not only our perception of beauty, but also how much is out there. Yes everyone is beautiful but the law of averages tells us ...
Selective Outrage
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Rock's Netflix Special Selective Outrage and Dave Chappelle's new special What's In A Name both provide commentary on today's social climate, ...
Ozempic: The Obesity Pill Pt. 2
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rounding out this topic (no pun intended). This stuff is always case by case, but there's definitely a way forward if we're willing to have the conver...
Ozempic: The Obesity Pill Pt. 1
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about the latest and greatest fat loss trend. What do you all think about it? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marlani
The Age of the Internet
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world we live in is crazy these days. Everything is everyone's problem. How can we sustain it?  Buy me a coffee link below. Yerrr. https://w...
Shut Up and Dribble
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should sports be involved in political debates? Are sports a distraction about what's really going in the world? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marlan...
He Said She Said
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Us talking about the movie "She Said" about Harvey Weinstein. Wonder how people feel about this extremely nuanced, not black and white issue. suppor...
Mom Is Here
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
She finally made it on shore. My lovely mother came to Sydney for a few weeks and we were able to make a podcast with her while she was here. Really h...
Our 100th Episode
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Took us long enough but we finally reached the 100 episode mark, and of course Alani was in full form not even five minutes in lol. Prepare to laugh.
Last N Word Talk
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just wrapping up this topic for good pretty much. We are clearly over it lol. Too much division these days.Â
Fate and Destiny
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in fate and destiny? Do you believe in free will? Do we ever really have a choice?Â
A Talk on Aging
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good talk on some changes we're beginning to notice as we age and how to think about health and wellness as you age. Also, farts.Â
Can you still listen to R. Kelly?
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Had a fascinating conversation about separating the person from the work. Is it right?Â
Marlon became a vegetarian
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just some thoughts and tips on how nutrition can help shape your life for better or for worse.Â
Women In Parliament
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Parliament becomes the first to be majority women. It's about time.Â
Same Sex School or CoED?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you go to a same sex school or a coed school? Which would you prefer?
Going Home
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what it was like going back home that first time and everyone was excited you were back... now, not so much.Â
Societal Division
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are plenty of things we can decide to disagree on; race, sex, wealth, sexuality, and many more. Is maturing realizing we actually aren't that di...
Manly NRL v The Rainbow
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pride jerseys in the NRL... should it matter? Should players have to wear them? Thoughts?Â
Nothing Like Nostalgia
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One thing that never gets old is remembering the good ol days. Nothing transports us quite like music does.Â
King of Thieves
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I ain't gone type too much so as to not self incriminate lol. We've all made mistakes right....? RIGHT? (*flees scene)
All Over The Place
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just as the title says, our scatter brains were on full display in this episode. If you're looking for some light banter and nice background music, th...
Ahh yes, guns in America
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've been here before. You gotta wonder how many more times we're gonna have this conversation before something truly changes.Â
Does Size Matter?
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The age old question... have we finally answered it?Â
The Hayday of Group Fitness
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alani takes us on a trip down memory lane and talks about what it was like being on the grind when group fitness was at its peak.
Are we digressing as a society?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Minimum wage? Roe v. Wade??
Marlon's Ironman
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just a recap of the Ironman race this past weekend. Journey of my life man. Sheesh.Â
I Wanna Be On The Team
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just talking about some of the qualities we think it takes to be on a national presenting team for Les Mills. A lot of people want to do it, but not v...
You Want Some Feedback?
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just a convo about the dreaded "feedback" conversations so many of us have in the fitness community, especially if you do Les Mills.Â
The Slap Heard Round The World
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You already know what this is about. Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars. What do y'all think about it?Â
The Kremlin
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Putin trippin. Crazy to think this is happening in 2022. What's also crazy is how people think this is the first conflict of the modern era. There are...
Yoga Everyday
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marlon started doing yoga everyday a few weeks ago and now he won't shut up about it. Can someone please tell him???
The N Word
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes. We are still having these convos. Shaking my head. At this point I'm about done with it for everyone.Â
Does Your Past Matter?
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the statute of limitations on speech? How long ago does something have to be for the public to forgive you? Will our pasts haunt us forever?Â
What Happened to Foreplay?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just reminiscing about some of the magic that has been lost in the process of courtship. It seems that things have become a lot more transactional the...
Marlon Got The Rona
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're finally back at it after Marlon finally got the virus. It was just a matter of timeÂ
Sex Double Standards??
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who has it easier? Men or women? Do we judge women more than we judge men?Â
America V. Australia
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Took a trip back home for two weeks and man is it different than Australia. After being down under for so long I see why it was hard for me to acclima...
What's Your Fetish??
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a limit to how far we can push the boundaries? Is there any kink or fetish that is "too" far? NSFW
Born To Compete
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a chat about some of the pressures of growing up playing sports and the stress that comes with it.Â
Is Dave Chappelle Transphobic?
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about "The Closer" which is probably Mr. Chappelle's most controversial work. In the end, Chappelle is a comedian, so do we n...
Do Your Research
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a rant about misinformation across various industries lol
Alani Mala: To Catch A Predator
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I decided to interview Alani today. Wanted to make sure there was a documented account of the life of the man, the myth, the legend, the elderly, Alan...
COVID and Afghanistan
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just an update on the latest from Sydney and a brief overview of my opinion on Afghanistan. I forgot to mention how many trillions of dollars contract...
Should Vaccines Be Mandatory?
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just the boys sharing our opinions on the state of the vaccine madness around the world. What are your thoughts on the vaccine? You getting it or nah?...
Olympics Recap and Gender on Birth Certificates
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Touching on some Olympic results and mental health surrounding the Olympics then we switch gears and talk about removing gender from birth certificate...
Olympic Outfits, Dicks in The Shower, and COVID Rallies
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick rundown of the latest and greatest going on this week in the world
Trolls, Vaccines, and 911 Operators
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just the latest and greatest from two of the best to ever do it. Me and me. Dealing with online criticism, the debacle that is COVID politics, and ang...
England V Italy and Drama at ESPN
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a look at some of the racially (or not) charged stuff going on in the past week. You can find a lot of stuff in the world if you're looking for i...
Bill Cosby, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Laurel Hubbard
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just our take on some of the headlines in the news lately. Interested to know what people think about this stuff. Definitely some polarizing topics la...
Have You Ever Smoked Weed?
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a short story time lol. Also, we figured out how to do the podcast live so it's onnnnn
Good Guys Finish Last
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do good girls like bad guys? Why does it feel like the douchebags always get ahead? Does the same go both ways? Men to women? Women to men?Â
Ethnics In The Room
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just some random chat and laughs from the boys today.Â
Gender Norms
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just some playful banter around what's girly and what's manly. There really is no such thing today... or is there???
Male Mental Health
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health is important for everyone but has been neglected for a long time, especially in men. I just feel like we can all do better.Â
Can kids choose their gender?
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We kind of touch on a few things in this episode. Surely a conversation that is going on around plenty of tables and in plenty of living rooms. Way to...
Alani's Happy Ending Massage
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I don't care what he says... he got the happy ending. Scumbag. I would never, because I'm a SAINT
The Artist Formerly Known as M
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alani asked me some questions from Inside The Actors Studio to get inside the mind of a genius... me. I'm the genius. Â
Victimhood and Consent
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Good talk about victimhood mentality lately and then a SEPARATE conversation about consent. Would really like to hear what you all think about it.Â
Pet Peeves
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just talking about stuff we can't stand lol. I'm sure we ALL have pet peeves, no matter how nice or positive we are, we're all still human.Â