TheFunk-Cast

TheFunk-Cast

By: Callum Smith

Language: en-gb

Categories: Sports, Wrestling

All things from MMA to Politics to Science. Listen and/or watch me waffle on as I talk about my varying passions and learn more about the life we live in.

Episodes

Episode 24: Shem Rock- UFC Debut!
Oct 26, 2025

I'm joined by my first UFC fighter, and one of the biggest up and coming names in the world of MMA.


Shem is a great member of our team at next gen; we discuss all things from integrating to the gym, his passion for MMA and a lot lot more.


Enjoy

Duration: 01:16:24
Episode 23: Ian Wales BJJ Black belt, Electric gold rush and Stalking
Oct 15, 2025

Ian is a good friend of mine and one good looking bastard.

There is some great knowledge shared in this podcast; for life, business and the workspace.

Also a very disturbing story at the end that I debated keeping in this podcast, but its a story that really needs to be heard to help raise awareness the harm false allegations can cause and highlight that stalking can happen to men also.

Please enjoy and look after yourselves.

Duration: 01:19:19
Episode 22: Solo- 75 hard, positivity and life
Sep 29, 2025

No long description needed, easy listen for a commute

Duration: 00:30:34
Paul Reed #21 Weight cuts, EMMAA + Leadership
Sep 08, 2025

Paul is one of the UKs most well known figures within MMA and combat sports.

He has worked directly with dozens of UFC and hundreds of professional fighters in both boxing and MMA.

His success comes from a deep involvement within the corporate world in his younger years that led him to lead in very senior positions cultivating excellent leadership skills and a lifelong passion for combat sports.

Paul now owns/runs Vortex Performance Academy in Chester along with a team of well trained and knowledgable S&C coaches, which works with top...

Duration: 01:27:45
Episode 20: George Staines MMA
Aug 18, 2025

George is a Cage Warriors signed 6-0 professional MMA fighter, Channel 4 TV series Oktogon Challenge winner, European IMMAF champion and 16-1 amateur.

A lifelong martial artist and fighter, 16 min 5km runner, lego fanatic and one of the Train 🚂 loving people George is the UKs biggest rising star outside of the UFC; destined to be signed within the next 12 months.

If you don't know who he is, get to know him now!

Duration: 01:44:56
Episode 19: Dr Josh York Staph, BJJ and Microbiology
Aug 08, 2025

Josh is a fully qualified medical doctor specializing in the treatments of infectious diseases and also a BJJ Blue belt.

Please can you share this episode and give it a listen, hopefully some major lessons for people with staph infections in BJJ and insight into the medical industry as a whole.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. They represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated organizations, employers, or institutions. All content is for informational and entertainment...

Duration: 01:17:29
Episode 18: Joel Doherty PHD
Jul 17, 2025

Joel is a final year PHD student, finalizing his study in microbiology. He is without a doubt the smartest person I know and a good supporter of mine with the podcast. Listen to learn a lot about what research he does and he has done and whats next for the cutting edge in microbiology!

Duration: 01:40:15
Episode 17: I got my Black belt
Jul 09, 2025

Solocast detailing my whole BJJ journey, my favourite solo one yet . I love BJJ and my story getting into it please listen and enjoy

Duration: 00:30:01
Episode 16: Arran Jordan BJJ Black belt
Jun 22, 2025

Arran is one of next generation MMAs most talented members to ever set foot through the doors.


He rose to purple belt in under 2 years, and now still actively trains + coaches as a first degree black belt under Paul Rimmer.


We talk about his BJJ journey, his life taking on a family business at 21 and of course in the last hour a lot of politics.


I loved this conversation and hope you do too!

Duration: 02:35:29
Episode 15: MMA CW World Champion Liam Gittins
Jun 16, 2025

Joined by Bantamweight professional MMA Cage Warriors Champion, first in a series of guests of Next Generations MMAs rising stars. Hope you enjoy listening to a convo between us and gain some insight from his very experienced and accomplished career thus far

Duration: 01:23:47
Episode 14: Ireland NHS and Addiction
May 30, 2025

Andy is a good friend of mine, a very intelligent, thoughtful and talented person. Please give this a listen

Duration: 01:17:40
Episode 13: World record real life Forest Gump
May 14, 2025

I am rarely speechless and Rob Pope my guest for this episode left me that way. He is the first and only ever person to perfectly emulate Forest Gumps run across the length of the USA 5x just like in the film coast to coast, he also holds the world record for the fastest marathon as a character at 2:36 at London Marathon 2018. Rob is truly one in 8 billion, some insane life lessons in what simplicity it takes to do unbelievable great things. I hope you learn something from listening to this because I have a learned a lot. Life...

Duration: 01:37:05
Episode 12: BJJ & Capital investing- CEO Jonny Clark
Apr 28, 2025

Sorry for the poor audio and 40 mins, we originally shot for 2.5 hours but the video dropped off at 40 and microphones did not connect. Still worth a listen however! Please give this a share and review if you enjoyed

Duration: 00:40:41
EPISODE 11: ELITE MMA FIGHTER BREAKDOWNS
Apr 11, 2025

My first guest is the great MMA mind that is Carl Mounfield, Owner of @BeatdownBreakdowns Carl has worked with the likes of Paddy the Baddy, Meatball Molly and Neiman Gracie. He also holds a purple belt in BJJ & 10+ years of training in the sport.


Duration: 01:10:28
Episode 10: POST-UFC LONDON & COMPETING
Apr 03, 2025

Guest recommendation?


Duration: 00:33:48
Episode 9: UFC and 1/2 Marathons
Mar 22, 2025

UFC predictions and love for the guys fighting and my story of running marathons motivating my sam for her first 1/2 marathon

Duration: 00:28:27
Episode 8: WW3???
Mar 04, 2025

THANKS FOR LISTENING, PLEASE SHARE AND FOLLOW😁

Duration: 00:47:40
Episode 7: If I Could Start MMA again, Here’s What I’d Do Differently
Feb 23, 2025

Comment what next?

Duration: 00:27:15
Episode 6: Primeminister Funk
Feb 20, 2025

Guests? Comment below

Duration: 00:44:21
Episode 5: Hardest belt to get in BJJ & My Journey
Feb 12, 2025

Very personal episode if you want to know my BJJ/MMA journey hope you enjoy!

Duration: 00:41:46
My Top 3 submissions, Ecological approach & More #EP4
Feb 07, 2025

Check out all my links on beacons.ai/thefunkcast

Duration: 00:43:55
Episode 3: Next Gen Mount Rushmore & TRUMP
Jan 27, 2025


Duration: 00:38:55
Episode 2: Underrated aspect in BJJ & Starmer to rejoin EU
Jan 14, 2025

Duration: 00:37:09
THE FUNK-CAST EP1
Dec 08, 2024

Episode 1: Q&A getting to know me

Duration: 00:33:54