Backdoor Banter Podcast

This is a late upload but better late than never ay. In this episode we discuss some of the side quests that we've been doing outside of our 9-5. What we've recently accomplished. We also caught up on the first few episodes of Physical 100. 

00:00 Coming Up
00:55 Jiu Jitsu competition
05:01 Competing to test yourself
08:52 Justin's medical and technology achievements
20:29 How people communicate
32:35 Why people behave like they do
34:44 Setting concrete goals for growth
40:51 Physical:Asia
46:06 Creating the ultimate Physical:100 team
59:26 How would we do in Physical:100?

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We’re back, running on late opinions and questionable insights.
Thomas Shen being a PDF file, Raja Jackson losing it live it all points to one thing: men are struggling.

In this episode, we unpack how clout, isolation, and the online grind are frying our generation’s mental health and how we try (and sometimes fail) to keep it together.

0:00:00  Coming Up...
0:00:46  Post-Europe Reflections
0:01:37  Work and Life Balance
0:07:55  Men's Mental Health
0:13:26  Comparing Lives and Mental Health
0:17:14  Celebrity Incidents
0:29:18  Handling Confrontations
0:38:13  Diffusing Tense Situations with Humour
0:41:04  Handling Disrespect
0:45:02  Mental Health and Public Incidents
0:53:08  The Impact of Upbringing on Behaviour
0:58:27  Looking After Your Mental Health
1:03:03  The Influence of Gaming Culture on Behaviour
1:06:38  Key Learnings

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Long overdue, but we recorded this episode in Greece when we did our Europe trip. Not too much self-improvement stuff going on here, but we just wanted to recap our trip and stuff we learn along the way, 

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0:00:00 Coming up...
0:00:48 Where They Are
0:02:05 Singapore Adventures
0:05:27 Lost Phone Drama in Singapore
0:13:15 Exploring Italy
0:14:27 Ranking European Destinations
0:23:41 Amsterdam ahead of Tomorrowland
0:31:50 Arriving at Tomorrowland
0:32:42 Comparing Camping Options
0:35:15 Tomorrowland Camp vs. EDC Camp
0:36:38 The Festival Experience
0:48:49 Navigating Music Festivals
0:51:17 Trip to Portugal
1:00:18 Layover Dramas
1:13:42 Santorini
1:21:23 Reflections on Greece
1:28:24 What We've Learned On This Trip

#europe #eurosummer #greece #portugal #netherlands #italy

This is Episode 21, featuring Japhet, the president of Australian Born Chinese. You may have seen him on social media recently running a muck and boxing strangers. 

We dive into the chaos and clarity of Japhet’s journey:
💥 From running wild on the streets
💸 Hustling his way to multiple six figures
🔥 Losing it all and crawling back from rock bottom

It’s about the side of success that most people never show you...

0:00:00 Coming up...
0:00:32 Introducing Japhet
0:05:53 Japhet's Snapchat business
0:11:44 Growing up in Melbourne
0:19:59 Reality of growing up Chinese in Australia
0:37:06 Muay Thai and Jiujitsu
0:56:42 Social media fame
1:03:19 Learning Mandarin
1:07:58 Boxing Strangers
1:10:25 Content creation plans
1:18:37 Christian Faith
1:29:54 Advice for building confidence
1:36:39 Self-improvement wheel of fortune
1:40:16 Final thoughts

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 20 episodes deep and we’re back where it all started.
 Same couch, better mics, and a special game to celebrate how far we’ve come (and how cooked we still are).
 Thanks for sticking with us. Big ep, big vibes. 

0:00:00 Coming up...

0:02:45 Celebrating 20 episodes

0:08:52 Golden Hours

0:23:06 Cold Showers

0:36:38 Self-improvement challenge

0:45:03 Spin the wheel!

0:48:59 Spiritual experiences

0:59:57 Pseudoscience and scams

1:15:56 Travel and upcoming changes

1:21:33 Final thoughts

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 Justin catches up with his old roommates to reflect on the chaos and lessons of living together.
 We talk moving out with friends, disagreements, what they’d do differently, and life updates since.
 A must-listen if you're thinking of moving out or just want a laugh at someone else’s house drama. 

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What if the way you dress is silently shaping how you think, move, and show up every day? We’re not fashion experts, but we’ve lived the transformation: from not caring what we wore to realising how much our appearance was impacting our confidence, mindset, and even how people view us.

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In this episode, we take a step back and ask one of the bigger questions:
“Who am I, really?”

We’ve been doing some reflecting on identity — how it’s shaped by our upbringing, culture, friends, and even the expectations we put on ourselves.

We talk about how your sense of identity influences your career, relationships, mental health, and the way you move through life.

Whether you’ve gone through an identity shift recently or you’re just starting to question the path you’re on, this one’s for you.

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#backdoorbanter  #selfimprovement  #selfdiscovery  #mindsetpodcast  #identitycrisis  #podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Kaven and Will as they reflect on their uni days and their time leading the Vietnamese Students’ Association (VSA).

Although they shared the same title as society president, their experiences couldn’t have been more different. From navigating politics, burnout, and team dynamics to building lasting friendships and personal growth — they both walk away with valuable lessons.

Whether you’re in a student society, thinking of running one, or just want to hear some raw uni stories, this one’s for you.

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#podcast #selfimprovement #university #college #vsa #society

In this episode, we sit down with our good mate Gary a personal trainer, online coach, and newly minted Christian to talk about the realities of being a PT beyond the shredded selfies and lifting heavy. 

Gary opens up about his wild partying days, how hitting rock bottom led to him getting sober, and how has helped the next generation of PTs build their own careers.

We cover everything from the burnout no one talks about, starting (and scaling) a fitness business, staying competitive without losing your soul, and finding faith along the way.

If you’re chasing a fitness career, struggling to stay disciplined, or just love a good redemption arc, this one’s for you.

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Timestamps:
00:01:22 Guest Intro
00:03:10 How We Met
00:06:48 Bar53 and Partying Stories
00:09:02 High School & Sports
00:12:40 Early Jobs
00:17:30 Personal Training, Gym & Powerlifting
00:28:15 Lessons in Being Competitive
00:31:46 Sport & School
00:37:06 Starting a Training Business
01:06:02 Becoming a Christian
01:33:26 Wrap Up