The Platform Podcast

Strap yourselves in for the podcast where Jonny and Brando probably say a minimum or 20 words all up and the infamous Paul Peglar tangents his way to a brilliant episode.
Paul Peglar is the CEO of START Training in Brisbane with his background in Exercise Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy. His 17 years experience has made him one of the absolute best and worked with incredible athletes from Powerlifting to Athletics to Dancers at all levels of the sport.

In this episode we discuss Sandwiches (of course), Australian Sport, the industry as a clinician as well as how Paul's diagnose of Dyslexia has become his greatest asset in his career.

To find Paul
INSTAGRAM
@s.t.a.r.t_training

FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/starttrainingbrisbane/

EMAIL
[email protected]
 

Jess Dumay - pronounced DU-MAY, is a health and remedial massage therapist currently working out of Axiom Performance in Brisbane QLD. She has worked with some of the most high level sporting athletes in the country. She is also a strength coach working with a few powerlifters around the country.
A very strong advocate for Mental Health and the best Dog Mumma to her Dalmatian Day.

You can find her here

INSTAGRAM
@jessdumay
@daya_thedalmatian
@_thestrengthcollective
@axiomperformancerecovery

Book a massage at
www.axiom-recovery.com

Chleo Van Wyk is one of the strongest women on the planet. Starting her lifting career in bodybuilding then quickly transitioning to powerlifting we highlight her career from the beginning PA then moving across GPC, ProRaw and now competing internationally.
Chleo is also now a strong advocate for safe female PED use and we touch briefly highlighting her thoughts on this. 

One of the friendliest people you will meet off the platform.

Find her here
INSTAGRAM
@chleo_v_wyk

A pioneer in Australian Powerlifting Scott Wasson is a main contributor to the massive success Powerlifting Growth has experienced in Aus, specifically QLD. From humble beginnings in his garage to the brand name Valhalla Strength Scott discuss all the challenges he faced, starting his equipment business and shares some of his best highlights and stories from numerous world competitions. An episode not to be missed.

Find him here
Instgram
@scott_wasson
@valhalla_strength_coach
@valhalla_strength_equipment

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/scott.wasson.5

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Leah Higl is an accredited dietician practising out of Plant Nutrition Wellness. She is also a proud Vegan sharing her beliefs and ideologies on this episode. We share a great conversation around veganism, powerlifting and metal music!!! To know and find out more find Leah's details below. 

Find Leah today on
Instagram
@plantstrong_dietitian
@plantnutritionwellness

Facebook
Plant Nutrition and Wellness

Website
www.plantnutritionwellness.com

Email
[email protected] 

This week we release our bonus episode to share some insight in the last month of Jonny and Brandon's life and the journey of beginning The Platform Podcast.
If you guys would like to hear anything specific or share some insight, drop us an email at [email protected]

Niall McDicken - Audio Engineer
Instagram - @niall.mcdicken

Find Us
Instagram - @theplatformpodcasts
@jonny_bbad
@epic_coaching

Amie Cox is an accredited dietitian, multiple business owner and National Olympic Weightlifter. At only 28yrs young she achieved quite an outstanding amount and has set her self apart in the nutrition world. In this episode we discuss everything from weightlifting to running successful businesses. 

Find Amie Cox here

Instagram - @targetnutrition @amie_dietitian

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/targetnutritionaus/

Find us
@theplatformpodcasts @jonny_bbad @epic_coaching 
Email - [email protected]

Gawain Johnstone has been noted as the most 'electrifying lifter' in powerlifting by the GOAT Ed Coan, becoming one of the first Australian Lifters to squat 1000lbs/455kgs in competition. Gawain also spends his time away from lifting helping and building the athletic profile of athletes from South-East Asia. We are fortunate enough to bring you this episode highlighting a lot of his achievements on the platform, his time in the NFL with Detroit and his incredible mission off the platform. 

Find Gawain Johnstone here

INSTAGRAM - @85gunit
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gawain.johnstone

Find us 
INSTAGRAM - @theplatformpodcasts
@jonny_bbad
@epic_coaching
Email - [email protected]

Today's podcast we sit down with Big Dog Luke Poli and discuss his rise in powerlifting as one of Australia's strongest, his background in throwing sports, balancing life outside of lifting and his recent recovery from a severe quad tear.
We thank Luke for making time to sit down with us and allow us to delve deep into many aspects of his life. 

Find Luke Poli here
Instagram 
@lukepoli
@theplatformpodcast
@epic_coaching
@jonny_bbad

Youtube - Luke Poli

We welcome our first guest to the podcast and honoured to have Mr Ricky Goodyear an OG of the sport join us.
We highlight Ricky's amazing powerlifting career being the first 110kgs male lifter to total 900kgs in Australia. His time away from the sport as well as some challenges he faced to look down other avenues in competition. 
Ricky is a competitor, an absolute savage athlete and genuine human being. We are excited to bring this episode to you.

Find Ricky here
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ricky.goodyear
Instagram - @ricky_goodyear @ricks_astrophotos
Youtube - Ricky Goodyear

Find us
FaceBook
Fortitude Barbell - https://www.facebook.com/fortitudebarbell/
EPIC Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/epicoaching/

Instagram
@jonny_bbad
@fortitudebarbell
@epic_coaching