98 Podcast

Michael Puhle’s career path reads like a typical early-adopter ‘millennial’, having had four career changes before the age of thirty. Most recently, Michael pursued a career in law with a focus on courtroom advocacy, the specific part he enjoyed – being trained in persuasion, rhetoric and emotive speech. In 2011 tragedy struck Michael’s family, having lost his father and his sister in the same year Michael found himself in a prolonged period of turmoil. Tragedy causes one to review life from a fresh perspective. Michael realised that life is too short to pursue a path we are half-hearted about. He realised that talent and money are not the only factors in deciding one’s life’s direction. People must also, do what they love to do. Now, after studying a Masters in Psychology of Coaching Michael helps highly-functioning professionals (Executives, Entrepreneurs, Lawyers, Bankers, Traders, etc), who want to • live passionately through what they do, • create more time for their families & partners, and  • do the work that actually moves the needle on their careers.

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These three words – a mantra of the Australian Army – always resonated with Paul de Gelder. But they would take on new meaning after he was attacked by a shark in February 2009. Paul lost two limbs, and his career as an elite navy clearance diver was flung into jeopardy.

Drawing on everything his eventful life had taught him – from his wild teen years to his haul up the ranks of the defence forces – Paul left nothing to chance in his recovery.

He fought through excruciating pain, smashing challenge after challenge, and amazing the medical staff with his will to succeed. His inspiring story takes ‘never say die’ to a whole new level.

A bloodied Page shot to instant fame in 2015 while playing rugby for Lindenwood Uni in St Louis as the "Rugby War Goddess" after breaking her nose in the opening minutes of a college rugby sevens game. What was supposed to be a five-year scholarship in Missouri ended 12 months later after realising her degree wouldn't be transferrable back home in Australia. After stints with the QLD Reds, Bond Uni Sevens and Melbourne Rebels over the past 4 years, Page has returned to Sydney and opted play rugby league for the first time after coming to the realisation she had missed the vibes of team sport. Dr Page is a qualified osteopath outside of her sporting career. Enjoy the chat as we cover off on womens sport, training and how she sees both games evolving over the next few years! 

This episode Chris & Kev cover off on how the 98 App began and some of the most commonly asked questions in and around training, as well as how to get the best use out of the app.

This episode we chat with Harriet Walker on the topic of Chrono-nutrition.

There is a sizeable amount of research mounting to suggest that there are very real and important implications for when we eat, this is the basis for what Chrono-nutrition is. The cornerstone for many of the underlying mechanisms relates to impacts on, and impacts of, the circadian rhythmicity (day / night) of many processes in the body. We discuss the "hows" and "whys" of this growing science and how it can be adapted to training and lifestyle. 

Matt started competitive cycling at age 14. Like so many other Australian professional riders he started his career on the track under Charlie Walsh, competing in the Junior World Championship in Athens. Turning professional in 1996 at age 22 with the Giant-Australian Institute of Sport team.

After 2 years with the GIANT-AIS Team, Matt then went through Italian teams Amore & Vita–ForzArcore (1998) and Vini Caldirola(1999) before finding himself on the US Postal Service team from 2001 through to 2003. In this period Matt was not selected to ride the Tour de France with Lance Armstrong but did ride the 2003 Vuelta a España in support of Roberto Heras. In 2004, Matt moved to the French Cofidis team to join fellow Australian Stuart O'Grady. From 2006 - 2007 Matt rode for the Discovery Channel Team before taking up a management role in 2008 with Slipstream - Chipotle and then with Orca - Scott in 2012 (now Mitchelton - Scott) where he remains still. 

Its clear that Matt loves the sport and has evolved year after year ensuring he can perform at his best as a cyclist and now as one of the best Sport Directors the sport of cycling has seen. 

Owen Franks is undoubtedly one of the most feared props in world rugby. Hailing from Motueka, New Zealand, Franks has made his name as part of the the dominant Crusaders front row which has ruled so impressively in past seasons in Super Rugby.  Since his debut victory over Ireland in 2009, Franks has gone on to be a double World Cup winner in what has been an impressive career to date. In February 2019, having started 96 of his 106 Tests, the second-highest number of starts by an All Blacks prop, Franks announced that he will bid farewell to New Zealand at end of 2019 to join Northampton Saints where he currently plays.

Starting his rugby career in Canterbury, Ben Franks made his provincial debut for the side against Otago in 2005 before joining the Crusaders in 2006 and winning the Super Rugby title two years later. Having featured for the Crusaders nearly 100 times, Franks then moved to the Wellington-based Hurricanes in 2013. Making his Test debut for New Zealand in 2010 against Ireland, scoring his first points for the All Blacks, before helping his country defeat Wales a week later. Playing alongside brother Owen, the duo become only the second pair of brothers to represent New Zealand. Ben & Owen are two of only 20 players ever to have been a part of two World Cup victories. 

A true test of human endurance, adaptability and mental fortitude, the competitors travel 350 miles on the historic Iditarod Trail under their own power while hauling all of their survival gear with them. Only six checkpoints with food and minimal sleeping quarters are offered prior to reaching the finish line in McGrath, Alaska. We Talk to Danny Cooper about his latest adventure on testing the human potential after completing this race in March this year. 

It would be easy to look at Jai and miss some of the most important parts of him - He's well read, a talented musician, loves GOOD music and is dedicated to his craft as an actor. 

In this episode we cover his training, his acting career and life in between. You'll notice straight away Jai is laid back and a down to earth guy who is extremely humble with his success.  Also Chris seems to enjoy talking to him as you'll notice he increased his words in this podcast by a bit over 300%. Enjoy! 

Jason Fox is best known as a member of the hit show "SAS - Who Dares Wins" - However what built this man was 10 years in the Royal Marine Commandos and then after completing the UK's Special Forces Selection Course he completed a further decade within the elite Special Boat Service.

We cover and get real insight into what built and what almost broke him...only to come out even stronger and take him full circle. Humble, funny and a very accomplished man in every field he has chosen to pursue. - "By Strength and Guile"