Body Science Podcast

In this episode, hosts Greg Young and Kyle Bullock team up with Kid Mac for a discussion on Women in Sports. Join them as they analyse the Matildas' surging popularity and its potential impact on women's sports, critique the concept of participation awards in sport, brainstorm ways to enhance the appeal of women's sports, navigate being fathers of daughters in contact sports, and explore women in sports embracing equality without seeking special treatment.

Kid Mac is a prominent figure in the world of film and music. Born in Sydney from Brazilian parents, he has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, showcasing his talents as a director, producer, and artist. His notable projects include Australia’s highest grossing documentary, Bra Boys (narrated by Russell Crowe), the 2x AACTA Award winning documentary, Fighting Fear, and coming of age drama, 6 Festivals, which was the first Australian original movie on Paramount+.

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Kid Mac: kid_mac

Greg Young: bscgreg

Kyle Bullock: kylebullock_

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In today’s episode, we welcome Whippet to discuss his experiences of turning 40, the ins and outs of his successful gym business, the most memorable moments from Bondi Rescue, potential future technology in surf lifesaving, and his involvement in the Coolangatta Gold.

Ryan Clark, better known as “Whippet,” is a former lifeguard and television/film actor. Whippet became known for his portrayal of Sam Marshall in Home and Away over the course of a decade, before becoming a Waverly Council lifeguard on Bondi Beach and featuring in Bondi Rescue.

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Instagram: whippet_

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In this insightful episode, Greg and Mark dive deep into the world of fad diets, dissecting popular trends such as keto, carnivore, and fasting. Join them as they explore the science, myths, and practicalities behind these dietary approaches, offering a well-rounded conversation that goes beyond the surface.

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In this episode, we welcome Luke Mathers to discuss money, power, pleasure, honour, and asks you which quality would you rather live with?

Luke Mathers transforms how people look at stress. Using neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and the experience of 20+ years running successful businesses he coaches leaders, Olympians, and elite athletes on how to harness the power of stress.

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Instagram: bucketsluke

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In this episode, we welcome Luke Mathers to discuss the macros of happiness, what are they and how do you find the right balance.

Luke Mathers transforms how people look at stress. Using neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and the experience of 20+ years running successful businesses he coaches leaders, Olympians, and elite athletes on how to harness the power of stress.

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Instagram: bucketsluke

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ryan Kohler to discuss his time with the Springboks, their 2007 World Cup victory, his own relationship with bodybuilding, and his leading specialist sports injury practice located in the Gold Coast.

Dr. Ryan Kohler has 20 years of experience specialising in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of all types of sports injuries. His extensive history in this field has driven him to establish his own specialist sports medicine practice providing quality services that include diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasounds, injection treatments, concussion testing, injury rehabilitation, muscle compartment pressure testing, and iontophoresis. He graduated from the University of Cape Town Medical School and holds a master’s degree in Sports Medicine. Renowned as the senior team physician for the South African Rugby Springboks during their 2007 World Cup victory, he has since held key roles such as Brumbies Match Doctor and Gold Coast Titans Team Physician. With recent achievements, including a master’s degree in Medical Ultrasound from Bournemouth University, Dr. Kohler continues to make significant contributions to athlete well-being.

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In this special episode, we are breaking down some myths behind protein and exploring the BSc protein range, determining what protein is best for you and why.

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Greg: bscgreg

Mark: healthmanmark

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In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Mac to discuss the bio glute method, glute development, who should and shouldn’t be deadlifting, his own business called Horyzen Active, and how he incorporates his methods into popular sports organisations such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL.

Dr. Mac is the Vice President of sports performance at the NHL Florida Panthers. He previously worked as a professor and head of school for the University of Southern Queensland's School of Health and Medical Sciences since 2019. Prior to his time there, he served as a professor of sports and exercise science at Bond University. In addition to his academic positions, Dr. Mac concurrently led strength and conditioning, sports science, and athletic development programs as the director of athletic performance at the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League and sports science coordinator with the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League. He holds a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science, a master's degree in physiotherapy, and a doctoral degree in applied sports science.

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Personal Instagram Handle: thedrmac

Business Instagram Handle: horyzenactive

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In today’s episode, we welcome Niall Williams to discuss female athletes being authentic, her deal with puma, family values, lifetime achievements, injuries, the pay gap in women’s sport, and where she sees herself after the NRLW.

Niall Williams is an international Fetu Samoa rugby league player. She has represented New Zealand in rugby sevens and touch rugby at an international level. She has won silver medals as part of New Zealand's touch football team in 2011, and in the 2016 Rio Olympics as a member of New Zealand's sevens team. She also won gold medals in sevens in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens. In 2023, Williams signed a two-year deal with the Gold Coast Titans in the NRLW.

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Instagram: niall_williams13

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In today’s episode, we welcome Joe Williams and Dave Hartley to discuss, the voice to parliament, government funding going towards non-indigenous organisations, the NRL’s Indigenous round, and the meaning behind the art of the BSc Indigenous compression.

Joe Williams is a proud Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man born in Cowra, raised in Wagga NSW, Australia. Joe played in the National Rugby League for South Sydney Rabbitohs,Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional Boxing in 2009.Joe is a 2x WBF World Jnr Welterweight champion and has won a WBC Asia Continental Title.

Dave Hartley is an author, artist, principal and descendant of the burunggam people of the Darling Downs/Chinchilla region.

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Joe Williams

Instagram: joewilliams_tew

Dave Hartley

Instagram: saltwaterfresh_designs

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