Your hosts Costas Doru and Tom Walker talk all things Strength and conditioning, Physio, rehab, and BJJ! Also we veer off on random tangents, not limited to religion, world events, dad jokes and reflections on life in general.More about us-Instagram @be_strong_pt_ or @hippobjj for Cos @tom_walker_physio for Tom
It's Cos' birthday! To celebrate, Case hops on to interview him and share some embarrassing stories from Mama Hippo. Covering everything from fighting MMA, teaching BJJ, sibling rivalries and adjusting to life after the cage Hope you enjoy! If you'd like to appear on the pod, message Cos on instagram (@be_strong_pt_ or @hippobjj) If you'd like to support the pod send a message to Cos to discuss!
22 Mar 2025
Nutrition talk!
Cos has a chat with Casey Marshall- nutritionist and former champion kickboxer about nutrition for life and performance! @caseyjademarshall if you want to get on top of your nutrition
6 Feb 2025
Gi's and Chillis
Just Cos raging against enforced academy gis, cults in general and trying to milk your members for cash. And then taking a break to try some chilli choc, and it did have a kick! Also thought on becoming a Spartan Ambassador- use code SRUKBA25-COSTAS-CC to save 20% off your race!
20 Dec 2024
Be Strong Q&A Podcast
Cos Hoppus begrudgingly celebrates the power of women's teamwork while answering listener questions on the Be Strong Podcast.
6 Dec 2024
Be Strong Pod- Audience Q&A!
Cos shares expert advice on gym politics, attendance promotions, and comp strategy, and dishes on who's likely to get decked at the escape room Christmas party.
15 Aug 2024
Comp and Chill
Just Cos solo riffing about a family staycation, and a return to comp (hopefully) after some time off
22 Jul 2024
Blackbelt!
My thoughts on reaching the rank of BJJ blackbelt after 21 years. Bit of an emotional roller coaster !
11 Mar 2024
Be Strong Pod- AJ vs Francis, Empire round up
Solo pod again, Cos chats about AJ vs Francis, and a comp rundown for this week's Empire grappling competition!
5 Feb 2024
Be Strong Podcast- Bonus Episode! Catch up, new gym, GB Collapse
Cos hopped on solo for a catch up, a January recap and a chat about the new gym! Combat Base Dewsbury has moved to a bigger facility, and it's awesome!
Audience questions also tackled, as well as thoughts on the collapse of GB in the UK (may be a big dramatic but it feels that way!)
13 Nov 2023
Bonus Episode- Goals!
Just Cos hopping on again to talk about goals- where people go wrong in setting them (even with the best intentions) and how you can set goals you can achieve!
14 Oct 2023
Be Strong Pod Ep.7- Susie Lukic
Today the pod has its first guest- Susie Lukic, one of the best grapplers we've shared a mat with!
Susie is a prolific competitor returning from a full ACL reconstruction.
We put it to the audience to ask her things, which ranged from dealing with injuries, training schedule, and BJJ in the bedroom- fair game, or no bueno?
9 Sept 2023
Be Strong Pod Ep.6- We're going to hell...here's why
The boys are back, this week we share some listener secrets, tackle ice baths- legit or influencer trash?
Then we veer off into subjects that will guarantee we don't get into heaven. Enjoy!
31 Aug 2023
Bonus Episode- Thoughts on Progression
Just Cos waxing poetic about progression, in both BJJ and life.
29 Jun 2023
Be Strong Pod Ep.5 - The Conspiracy Episode!
This time out we talk about 2 of the biggest and most enduring conspiracies- the assassination of JFK, and 9/11!
Were they inside jobs?
What don't they want us to know?!
6 Jun 2023
Fake Nattys... My Thoughts
Was having my morning coffee and got thinking about Fake Natty's, ie people who claim natural while shooting a metric f*ck tonne of gear into their body.
Usually to make loads of money.
Without thinking of the impact it could have on people who look up to them or chase the same goals.
18 May 2023
Be Strong Pod Ep.4- Listener Q's!
This week we tackle listener q's, from balancing family life and training, to whether white belt Danny has got on the juice...
We also give our thoughts on the prioritising the "big 3" for grappling strength vs more "functional" lifts.
21 Apr 2023
Be Strong Pod Ep.3 - Everyone's on the juice!
We lament the state of steroid use in BJJ, give our honest thoughts on PED's and athletes who use them, as well as our musings on fatherhood and finally not having coughs (but having staph and a detaching ear instead)
26 Mar 2023
Be Strong Pod Ep.2 - Leaving your faith!
This episode we cover everything from Polaris and our experience at the Dan Strauss seminar, to Tom leaving mormonism!
A deep dive on confronting life without a divine purpose, the cult-y nature of some religions (and BJJ Gyms) and how it feels to be out!
6 Mar 2023
Be Strong Pod Ep.1- We have liftoff!
Welcome to the podcast- get to know your hosts, our back story, and how we ended up here!
Also join us as we tackle the best questions sent in by our audience this week! Just how big IS ya Cory?!
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