#561: "No d**k heads" with Jamie Clarke

What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ...  Show more

In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ...  Show more

Welsh former international rugby union player, Alun Wyn Jones is a name that carries weight in the world of rugby. Known for his relentless work ethic and leadership, he’s a man who’s given everything to the game.

In this episode, Alun dives deep into his journey, sh ...

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happ ...  Show more

Considered by many as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, the Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins is extremely well-placed to tell me how he wins but also how he’s been shaped by losing. But his losses have not been limited to the cricket pitch. In an extremely moving ...  Show more

Joe Marler is a professional rugby player known for his larger-than-life personality and candid discussions about the sport's challenges. In this episode, he joins Jake and Damian to shed light on the often-unspoken aspects of life as a rugby player, touching on his experience ...