The Asylum Podcast

The weather outside is frightful but #TAP’s back how damn delightful. Latest episode coming in hot. The boys first guest of the year and it’s a down right buffet of nutrition based knowledge. MNU certified nutritionist and Muay Thai fighter James Nichol discusses topics from why limes are the greatest thing in the world, fad diets, Psychology, Fat loss and the happy medium, Weight cuts for fights and the boys ability to consume their own body weight in meat based treats post competition. As ever Like, Subscribe and Share.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Lockdown ends and podcasts drop in another fortnightly #TAP session. The guys talk Lockdown 2.0, UFC shenanigans, the return of boxing legends, fights in the Kremlin, running into petrol stations to sh*t and the terrifying prospect of James in lycra lost on the South Downs. As always smash the like button and subscribe.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 13 - Lucky number 13 on this bank holiday weekend! In this episode Adam & James converse with retired UFC fighter Phil Harris and ex Pro MMA fighter Mok Rahman. Topics include their induction in to the ever exciting world of Mixed Martial Arts and the ups and downs that followed, career highlights, injuries, retirement and how their mutual passion from grappling and Jiu Jitsu has given them another discipline to focus their time and energy, we also discuss recent and upcoming events including UFC, Bellator, Cage Warriors and Shock n Awe 30.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 1 2 - Don’t let the Monday blues or recent heatwave get you down, rejoice #TAP fans as we drop a scorching hot new episode. In Ep. 12 we took a trip to Ippon Gym in Bournemouth to chat with Judo and BJJ Blackbelt Jeff 'Ippon' Lawson himself. We discuss everything from his roots in martial arts to his time on #TUF , from roided up Brazilians & plastic trophy’s to the Olympic Judo selection process, his thoughts on Gi vs No Gi to his highlight reel finishes on Polaris Professional and everything else you can imagine. *Disclaimer - apologies for the sound of savages hitting mitts in the background during the first 10 mins - the hard work never ends in MMA*

Adam and James sit down with MMA fighter, Promoter, BJJ Purple Belt and #BFF of #TAP Ashley Kilvington. The guys discuss everything from recent UFC events, attending Bellator London, The pain and suffering of running an MMA show, calling out pro fighters ( James Gallagher ) - Three piece and a soda, wearing #TAP Merch, Demi Lovato and so much more.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 10 – In Celebration of hitting a minor yet somewhat important to #TAP Milestone (10 Episodes.. Double Digits!). Adam and James invited their good friend and BJJ Brown Belt James Mardell on to the show to discuss all things Jiu Jitsu. Starting with recent activities/training and swiftly moving on to James' journey and the 10 yrs + experience. They discuss how James found BJJ, the culture, the issues, the injuries, maintaining training and some of the steps he is now taking to continue his journey.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 9 - Adam & James offer a quick recap from all the action over the last couple of weeks. Including becoming "Woke" after the knowledge and principles that Rich Tennant dropped in Episode 8, some of the strength & conditioning / nutrition hacks they are now putting in to practice since then and they discuss recent exciting fight announcements and results with the usual injection of humour and sheer foolishness. Happy Monday.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 8 – Episode 8 has arrived to start your week off the best way possible!! Adam & James are joined by Strength & Conditioning Wizard Richard Tennent to talk some of the science behind training - Everything from Intermittent Fasting & Nutrition, Nose to Tail Eating, Lifting for Combat Sports, Resistance & Aerobic training, Hacks, Bears, S.M.E.L.L. and everything in between.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 1 – Adam & James Recap some of the last couple of weeks action including the infamous White Belt to Blue Belt competition in which participants literally broke a leg, the explosive UFC 236 and much more.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 6 - In this episode Adam and James are joined by the Mad Hatter himself Jack Magee who talks through some of his BJJ and MMA journey. The traditionally unhinged Jack gives an open and honest look into his journey thus far and discusses topics ranging from his time in Brazil, his opinions on competing, this methods and outlooks on coaching and much, much more. Explained how only Jack Magee can.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 5 - James made it back almost unscathed from delivering his message of The Asylum Podcast to the Aboriginals in the Australian Outback. In this episode Adam & James discuss some of James trip (including getting wet willied by a jellyfish), recap the explosive and controversial UFC 235, question gender identity and discuss some exciting MMA events recently announced on both the world stage and local circuit.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 4 – While James is away Adam will play… Like a millennial child abusing his freedom when their parents go on holiday in Episode 4 Adam throws a party and invites 2 of his purple belted pals. He is joined by Ashley Kilvington and Ricky Fearn and talks shop on recent MMA events, techniques, Competing, curse of the blue belt and much more! - Disclaimer - May also include #ASMR and talks of phallus shaped fan mail.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 3 – Adam and James fly solo to discuss 2019 goals, some of their 2018 combat sport highlights, fights confirmed for this calendar year they are excited for and the new year resolution gym rush that makes the most basic workout much more frustrating.

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 2 – Adam and James are joined by everyone’s favorite angry little man Ashley Kilvington and our friend and Apocalypse fight series co-promoter Joe Moore to discuss the recent Apocalypse Fight Series 7. In this episode the guys address some of the obstacles that had to be overcome both in the lead up and on the day of the show, they break down the fight card and talk about some of their most exciting moments from the show, and of course from time to time get distracted in verbally abusing one another. Apocalypse Fight Series - https://www.facebook.com/Apocalypse-Fight-Series-490942337774615/

The Asylum Podcast - #TAP - Episode 1 - The World Premiere of The Asylum Podcast. Adam and James are joined by their good friend, UK Top 10 amateur MMA flyweight Ashley Kilvington to discuss his experience and perspective on being an amateur fighter and promoter. Apocalypse Fight Series - https://www.facebook.com/Apocalypse-Fight-Series-490942337774615/