The MindSets Podcast
Episodes
How Charlie Botterill Ran 54:38 - Full Training Breakdown | MindSets Podcast | Episode 81
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elite 15 HYROX athlete Charlie Botterill is back joining Angus & Charles on the MindSets Podcast for Episode 81 — and this is the episode every ...
Charlie Botterill Returns: Elite 15 Racing, Nike Signing & Hyrox Chaos | MindSets Podcast | Episode 80
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kristian Blummenfelt’s World Record VO2 Max Explained | MindSets Podcast | Episode 79
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 persp...
Training Secrets of Winter Olympians | MindSets Podcast | Episode 78
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 78 of The MindSets Podcast is packed with Winter Olympic controversy, elite performance breakdowns, and another competitive game to finish.Cha...
How Scotty James Trains To Be The Best Half Pipe Rider in the World | MindSets Podcast | Episode 77
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 athlet...
Overhyped Athletes, Hardest Sports & Guess the Athlete | MindSets Podcast x DSM | Episode 76
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a special collaboration between the MindSets Podcast and the Diet Starts Monday Podcast, as Angus and Charles join Roscoe Car...
Volume vs Intensity: Which Is Better for Your Training? | MindSets Podcast | Episode 75
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 75 | Volume vs Intensity – Which Is Better For Your Training?In this episode of The MindSets Podcast the boys cover the latest stori...
How to Train the Smart Way | MindSets Podcast | Episode 74
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 74 of The MindSets Podcast is packed with sporting news, gym frustrations, practical fitness advice, and a brand-new game to finish things ...
We’re Changing Everything in 2026 | MindSets Podcast | Episode 73
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 73 officially kicks off 2026…and yes, we’ve got plans.This is the first episode of the year for the MindSets Podcast, and we’re coming ...
Christmas Special | MindSets Podcast | Episode 72
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles get into the festive spirit with a Christmas & New Year Special, packed with games, foo...
The BIGGEST hyrox ever?? | MindSets Podcast | Episode 71
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles break down the biggest HYROX race in history as HYROX London 2025 at Excel sets a new stand...
We just became Rhabdo-Bros! | MindSets Podcast | Episode 70
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angus and Charles are reunited on the mic as they dive into a packed show covering elite sport, race aftermaths, cold weather trainin...
PCOS and Performance | MindSets Podcast | Episode 69
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 69 - PCOS and Performance ft. @trainwith.millieIn this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus sits down with Millie Newey (@trainwith....
Hyrox Birmingham Debrief | MindSets Podcast | Episode 68
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ROXD SIM TICKETS 👉 (LIVE TIL 8PM 05/11/25) ⏰https://training.roxdsport.com/roxd-simulationsIn this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus & C...
The Perfect Race Preparation | MindSets Podcast | Episode 67
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ROXD SIM TICKETS -> (LIVE TIL 8PM 08/10/25) ⏰https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/full-hyrox-simulation-roxd-x-un1t-nine-elms-tickets-1728467806739?aff...
FITNESS BENCHMARK TESTING - WHY IT MATTERS | MindSets Podcast | Episode 66
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus & Charles break down the world of fitness benchmark testing — why it’s important, how to use it...
The Best Sports Documentary is... | The MindSets Podcast | Episode 65
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📺 THE GREATEST SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES OF ALL TIME 🎥⚡In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus & Charles debate the best sports document...
BECOMING AN IRONMAN w/ Roscoe Carter | The MindSets Podcast | Episode 64
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🇿🇦 DSM X MINDSETS CROSSOVER 🇬🇧A very special crossover episode this week as Angus and Charles are joined by Roscoe Carter from the Diet St...
WE HOSTED A FITNESS RACE | The MindSets Podcast | Episode 63
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A CATCH UP OF THE SPORTING WORLD 💪🌍We took the podcast on the road — all the way to Spain — for a special holiday edition of the MindSet...
Spanish Mukbangs and Holiday Horrors | MindSets Podcast | Episode 62
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SUN, SWEAT & SPANISH SNACKS ☀️💪🇪🇸We took the podcast on the road — all the way to Spain — for a special holiday edition of th...
Can Pro Athletes REALLY Switch Sports? | The MindSets Podcast | Episode 61
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Can Pro Athletes Really Switch Sports? | The MindSets Podcast | Episode 61This week on The MindSets Podcast, we dive into a big question in m...
Fitness Fashion Crimes, 4 Minute Miles, Wimbledon Predictions and the New Hyrox Rules - Episode 60
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Fitness Fashion Crimes, 4 Minute Miles, Wimbledon Predictions and the New Hyrox Rules | The MindSets Podcast | Episode 60This week on the Mind...
Are Drugs REALLY That Bad? | MindSets Podcast | Episode 59
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💉 The Enhanced Games Debate, Amateur Sport Delusions & 21 QuestionsAfter watching the jaw-dropping Enhanced Games documentary, we couldn’t re...
What Grinds YOUR Gears? - Episode 58
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ What Grinds YOUR gears? | MindSets Podcast | Episode 58It’s been a BIG couple of weeks. In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus and ...
How Athletes Deliver Under Pressure - Episode 57
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ How Athletes Deliver Under Pressure — MindSets Podcast Ep. 57This week on The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles dive deep into how elite ...
Is Comparison Really The Thief of Joy? - Episode 56
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Comparison Really The Thief of Joy?In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles return with a double-barrel discussion—one for the ...
Food, Fitness & F*ck the Status Quo w/ Johnny Morillo - Episode 55
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s for the rule breakers, food lovers, and anyone who’s ever felt like the odd one out 🤟In this episode, I sit down with Johnny Morillo...
The Biggest Gimmicks in Fitness - Episode 54
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your favourite fitness trend legit or just another gimmick? 🤔In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, we dive deep into the world of fitness gim...
What Makes a Bad Fitness Coach? - Episode 53
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Ep. 53 – What makes a bad fitness coach and are run clubs dying??🏃 Are social run clubs & fitness events dying? We break down whether...
How to Design the Best Training Program for You - Episode 52
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a training program truly effective? In this episode, Angus and Charles break down the key principles behind designing the perfect progr...
Episode 51 - The Hard Truth About Sleep, Supplements & Performance with Phil Learney
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 The Hard Truth About Sleep, Supplements & Performance with Phil Learney | The MindSets Podcast 🎙️In this high-performance episode of Th...
Episode 50 - Why new years resolutions don't work...or do they?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus is joined by the new expert co-host and former guest, Charles Ingell from ROXD Sport💥We dive into tw...
Episode 49 - Is the Podcast Ending?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler: No, quite the opposite 😎Welcome back to the MindSets Podcast! It's 2025 and in this episode host, Angus takes you (briefly) through wh...
Episode 48 - Pedalling for Purpose: The 5600km Challenge
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The MindSets Podcast, I sit down with Katy Roberts, who cycled the entire UK coastline to raise awareness and funds for me...
Episode 47 - Sports Psychology Secrets: Robin Hughes on Mental Resilience
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the MindSets Podcast, host Angus Cook chats with Robin Hughes, fitness psychology consultant and founder of the Get Ahead Mindset...
Episode 46 - Endurance, Pain, and Purpose: Talking Athletic Performance with Ollie Russell
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The MindSets Podcast welcomes endurance athlete and performance coach Ollie Russell (@russellperformancetraining) for a powerful conversatio...
Episode 45 - Mountain Highs and Mental Lows: Extreme Sport and Entrepreneurship with Toby Simmons
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus Cook (@MindSets_Podcast) speaks with Toby Simmons (@tobysimmonsuk), diving deep into his raw and resil...
Episode 44 - The Growth Game: Tom Murray on Wealth Management, Fitness, and Personal Growth
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Mindsets Podcast, host Angus Cook, sits down with Tom Murray (@tomgmurr), host of the "Growth Game" podcast and a pr...
Episode 43 - Coeliac Strong: Annabel Wellington’s Fitness Journey and Life with Gluten-Free Living
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindsets Podcast, host Angus Cook chats with Annabel Wellington (@annabel_active), a passionate runner and fitness coach. Diagn...
Episode 42 - Life on the Edge: Harry Mackarness on Life After The Army
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, Angus sits down with Harry Mackarness, a former British Army reconnaissance officer, fitness entrepreneur, and mental healt...
Episode 41 - Travis Owles: Battling Anxiety, Endurance, and the World of Hyrox
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Travis Owles, a former British trampolining champion turned Hyrox athlete with world-reco...
Episode 40 - Lauryn Davey: More Than a Heptathlete
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Welsh heptathlete Lauryn Davey, a true embodiment of what it means to be a multi-hyphenate. Lauryn has made waves n...
Episode 39 - Restoring Purpose: Charlotte Matthews' Path from Setback to Success
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Matthews, a true embodiment of resilience and determination. Charlotte's journey is nothing short of e...
Episode 38 - Fuelling Success: Darren O'Reilly’s Story from Rugby to WholeSupp
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, host Angus Cook sits down with Darren O'Reilly, former Harlequins and Irish professional rugby player an...
Episode 37 - Cycling the World: Juurian's Journey for Movember
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this inspiring episode as your host, Angus Cook, delves into the extraordinary journey of Juurian Van Der Graaf (@thegreatchoochoo), a p...
Episode 36 - Heart of a Triathlete: Overcoming Myocarditis w/ Jonny Jackson
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36: Heart of a Triathlete – Overcoming Myocarditis w/ Jonny JacksonJoin host Angus Cook on the MindSets Podcast as he chats with former prof...
Episode 35 - Georgia 2.0 w/ Georgia Carmichael
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Goggins famously asks "Who's going to carry the boats?"Don't worry David, Georgia will be rowing all of the boats, no matter how...
Episode 34 - Rocket Man (Part 2) w/ Harry Towers
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue the incredible story of Harry from episode 33. We conclude the rocket strike story and discuss the impact that PTSD had o...
Episode 33 - Rocket Man (Part 1) w/ Harry Towers
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we begin part one of a two part story, joined by former member of the British Army and Medic Bravo, Harry Towers.Harry served in the i...
Episode 32 - Miles and Miles w/ Georgia Robin
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Georgia (Gee) Robin who grew up going against the grain and challenging herself at aged 12 to beat grown men on the ...
Episode 31 - No Going Back w/ George Wootten
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with former Worcester Warriors rugby player, George Wootten. Sadly George suffered a plethora of serious injuries early in ...
Episode 30 - The Fast and The Fuelled w/ Charlie Botterill
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Charlie Botterill, a current elite Hyrox athlete and former pro cyclist.Charlie discusses some top tips on how to g...
Episode 29 - TRT and Me w/ Kiaro Applegarth
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Kiaro, a former pro-football hopeful turned bodybuilder. Kiaro is openly unnatural as a bodybuilder and we discuss th...
Episode 28 Living For Lacrosse w/ Liv Thomas
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by Liv Thomas, a representative of Great Britain 🇬🇧 and England’s 🏴 International Lacr...
Episode 27 - Keeping Your Head Above Water w/ Joe Akik
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re joined by Joe Akik, a former international level swimmer 🇹🇳 turned financial advisor! Money🤑Joe shares his love/ hate...
Episode 26 - One Rep Max w/ Max Mansell-Rowe
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I’m joined by Max Mansell-Rowe a Great British 🇬🇧 power lifter that is making his transition to the open category after...
Episode 25 - Extreme Endurance w/ Charlie Hubbard
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Charlie Hubbard who’s just got back from completing a 200km ultra in the Arctic Circle closely followed by a 252km ...
Episode 24 - Losing A Friend, Building His Legacy
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode im joined by Archie Cobb, a man who took the reality of losing a friend to suicide and decided to build a legacy in their name.Archie ...
Episode 23 - Black Belt of My Brain w/ Alex Choi
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by Alex Choi, a black belt in Taekwondo and experienced Muay Thai fighter who admits to having hit rock bottom after stru...
Episode 22 - Becoming Hercules w/ Hercules Nicolaou
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by Hercules, a successful founder of GoGetters and fitness enthusiast. Hercules hasn’t always been this way. We learn h...
Episode 21 - Chuck’s Life w/ Charles Ingell
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode, I’m joined by Charles (Chucks) Ingell who claims to not be particularly interesting despite that his background of competing in ath...
Episode 20 - The Beauty of Being a Try Hard w/ Leo Olsson
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is different! Leo Olsson is a truly inspirational entrepreneur and content creator that has taken life by the horns and made the most of ...
Episode 19 - 70.3 and Me w/ Michael Burton
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by Michael Burton (@ michaelburton_fitness ) to discover how he pushed himself through his 32/32/32 challenge, the story ...
Episode 18 - Tough Enough w/ Jamie Rigby
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by Jamie Rigby (@ jrigrenatus), a founder of Renatus Adventure and former marine in training.Jamie grew up playing sports, going to the g...
Episode 17 - New-Trition w/ Samantha Maré
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by former elite long distance runner turned elite nutritionist, Samantha Maré (@ samanthamare_ ).We discuss the top mist...
Episode 16 - Why Me? w/ Jason Parker
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason (@ jp_wellbeing) shares his long lasting battle with mental health from when it started in secondary school through to universi...
Episode 15 - Beating The Eating w/ Emily Merry
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by Emily Merry (@itsemilymerry), a former sufferer of eating disorders who fought back with the help of therapy, a support network and fi...
Episode 14 - Run It Back w/ Glen Toonga
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The SuperBowl Special! 🏈I’m joined by Glen Toonga, running back and leading rusher in the ELF with the Rhein Fire 🔥 We talk about Glen’s li...
Episode 13 - No Pain No Change w/ Vikki Hill
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Vikki Hill (@ vikkihillpt ) to learn how she uprooted her life in chase of big dreams, battled depression and dramati...
Episode 12 - Running High w/ Tommy Lewis
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by TommyRunPT (Tommy Lewis) to learn how the no-bullshit running coach and mountainous ultra marathon athlete himself approaches not only...
Episode 11 - The C Word in Sport w/ Jack Diggle
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2024 I introduce to some exciting changes for the coming year as well as host Jack Diggle, a colleague of mine that is a major...
Episode 10 - The Walk of Fame w/ Tom Bosworth MBE
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by 2x Olympian Race Walker Tom Bosworth. He’s fast, 5km in 18 minutes fast which is one of his many staggering number o...
Episode 9 - Milo’s Five Year Plan For Success w/ Milo McCloud
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by Milo McCloud, someone I once saw as a tik toker with good meme knowledge that has now become a great influence on many...
Episode 8 - Pressure Makes Ruby’s w/ Ruby Lola
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by @Ruby_Lola , host of the Personal Best Podcast. Ruby shares how she handles studying journalism, doing a podcast and ...
Episode 7 - Life’s Hurdles w/ Jasmine Mitchell
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined by Jasmine Mitchell (@jasmine__mitchell), a hurdler training as a full-time athlete and a full-time employee on the ...
Episode 6 - Major Setbacks and Major Comebacks w/ Josh Hunt
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Josh - a man who has experienced a downward spiral of alcohol and drug abuse before putting himself through rehab and ...
Episode 5 - This is Warr w/ Stevie Warr
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we deep dive into the life of an amateur bodybuilder attempting to gain his pro card and his story before he discovered the gym.Stevie...
Episode 4 - Fighting Life w/ Yul
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in Bali, Indonesia to learn about Yul’s life and what brought him away from home to follow a lifestyle revolving around Muay Thai and martia...
Episode 3 - The Grind Isn't Real w/ Sam Ruddock
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Sam Ruddock in this episode to learn more about competing with a disability, the challenges of changing disciplines and the mindset requir...
Episode 2 - Journey to the NFL w/ Adedayo Odeleye
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 welcomes Adedayo (Dayo) Odeleye to the podcast to find out more about his unusual path to being a player in the NFL from humble beginnings i...
Episode 1 - Intro
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, receive an introduction to the premise of the podcast and what you can expect from forthcoming episodes while also getting an u...