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The Indomitable Resistance Podcast:
Hosted by Joshua Watts and Keegan Thornhill, The Indomitable Resistance dives deep into the raw truths of life, growth, and the relentless pursuit of becoming better men. We share our stories, lessons from coaching, and the foundation behind our coaching movement - The Indomitable Crew. This podcast is a stand for traditional masculinity in a world that wants to suppress it. Unfiltered, real, and purpose-driven, we are here to resist the softness of modern culture and reignite the fire in men.
Hosted by Joshua Watts and Keegan Thornhill, The Indomitable Resistance dives deep into the raw truths of life, growth, and the relentless pursuit of becoming better men. We share our stories, lessons from coaching, and the foundation behind our coaching movement - The Indomitable Crew. This podcast is a stand for traditional masculinity in a world that wants to suppress it. Unfiltered, real, and purpose-driven, we are here to resist the softness of modern culture and reignite the fire in men.
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In Episode 39 the hosts recap a trip to Mudgee and share candid personal stories—from Navy life and outlaw clubs to bodybuilding—illustrating how our environments and friendships shape behavior and choices.
They discuss the importance of cutting toxic relationships, building intentional communities, and preparing for social and political uncertainty, urging listeners to choose their environment wisely and start finding like-minded people now.
In this episode the hosts catch up on a chaotic week—Harley rides, golf mishaps and everyday stories—before diving into a long discussion about AI in the coaching world. They share personal examples, warn about lazy cookie‑cutter coaching, and explain where technology helps and where it falls short.
The conversation explores accountability, human connection, and the value of lived experience in coaching, touching on broader themes of distrust, awakening, and why real relationships matter more than algorithms.
Episode 37 finds the hosts sharing a chaotic family weekend — a power outage, a late-night drive home and catching up with parents — before moving into a wide-ranging, unscripted discussion.
They tackle current events and controversies including hate speech laws, the recently released Epstein materials, social division in Australia, debates around identity and education, and some conspiratorial questions about AI and history.
In this candid Episode 36 the hosts debate Australia's new hate speech laws, freedom of expression, rising tensions over immigration and cultural change, and distrust of media and politicians. They discuss protests, recent incidents, and how laws may affect public speech and activism.
Raw, opinionated and conversational, the episode mixes political analysis with personal frustration and reflections on whether to resist, relocate, or push for change as the country faces increasing division.
In episode 35 of the Indomitable Resistance Podcast, Keegs and josh unpack the complexity of gut health — common food sensitivities (dairy, gluten, eggs), Crohn's management, and how digestion impacts mood, immunity, and energy.
They share practical coaching approaches: elimination and reintroduction, digestive support, and the role of processed foods and stress in gut dysfunction, along with candid opinions on society and nutrition myths.
Hosts kick off with candid banter about Mondays, minimalism, family life and the little household battles that keep them grounded.
They move into their competition plans—leaning toward NABBA for better athlete support, international travel opportunities, prize money and fairer classes—plus timeline and prep expectations for the Australian titles in October.
They also tackle a serious topic: stigma and barriers in the medical system for bodybuilders, issues around testosterone care and bloodwork, and the health choices athletes must navigate. Episode ends with prep notes, lifestyle goals and a quirky fact about bananas being radioactive.
The hosts catch up after New Year with stories from late-night barbies, weekend trips, training updates and plans for upcoming competitions and couple goals.
They also discuss rising violent crime in Melbourne, frustrations with government policy, debates about self-defence and guns, economic concerns, and broader global political and central-banking issues.
Episode 32 wraps up 2025 with holiday hijinks — a massive roast, cigars, compound‑bow shooting, bonfires and chaotic bike rides around town. The hosts share funny moments, sunburns and unexpected fan encounters.
They then dive into why New Year’s resolutions usually fail and offer practical advice: stop waiting for a date, perform an honest self‑audit, take responsibility, trim toxic influences, build systems not just goals, and prioritize seasons of focus to create lasting change.
This episode covers a wild week: a big Christmas party, an unexpected hospital trip and diagnosis, and candid talk about navigating the holidays. The hosts discuss staying on plan versus drinking, accountability, identity around alcohol, handling peer pressure, and men’s mental health spikes over the season, finishing with practical rules to enjoy Christmas without losing progress.
The hosts celebrate their 30th episode and catch up on life, recent seminars, and the gym community’s Christmas plans.
They discuss the Bondi shooting, debate government response, immigration, gun laws and media narratives, cautioning against blanket blame and urging listeners to stay open-minded.
The episode closes with lighter banter and a humorous 'what would you rather' segment about a goose versus a dwarf.
In episode 29 the hosts recap a chaotic Mudgee weekend — from lost voices and long drives to the quirky ‘whale’ game at Threshold gym — and celebrate the strength of their training community.
The conversation pivots to an honest talk with Scotty about fatherhood, work sacrifices, communication and how kids often see the worst version of us. The hosts reflect on their own relationships with their dads and share practical takeaways for building better connections with children.
Episode 28 of the Indomitable Resistance Podcast: the hosts 'wing it' through a chaotic weekend — excavator play, a hit waterline, a broken window, sideways rain and long nights.
They discuss a massive protest, media spin, digital ID concerns and a kids' court challenge, plus rising immigration and crime worries — urging listeners to question narratives and consider standing up for freedoms.
The hosts explain a delayed episode caused by technical problems, discuss a viral Facebook post that drew political attention and a surprising invitation to run for office.
They debate government control, the World Economic Forum, Melbourne's decline, the power of mass disobedience, then share a restorative Queensland holiday, gym observations and announce an upcoming warehouse Christmas training party.
Episode 26 of the Indomitable Resistance Podcast recaps a huge competition weekend with athletes winning in Vegas and Thailand, and explores how coaches adapt programs for different goals—from teenage athletes to powerlifters tackling obstacle courses.
The hosts discuss mindset, entrepreneurship, the pressures of modern work culture, concerns about AI and comfort, and practical coaching tips like programming cardio without losing muscle.
On episode 25 the hosts juggle a birthday, a long competition weekend, and a surprise compound bow gift. They discuss coaching prep for athletes traveling internationally, the differences between hypertrophy and strength training, the challenges of bodybuilding, and exploring bow hunting as a low-impact future pursuit.
Along the way they share stories from the ANB show, practical travel prep for competitions, reflections on aging and career priorities, and myths about DOMS, sarcoplasmic vs myofibrillar growth, and functional strength sports.
Episode 24 of the Indomitable Resistance Podcast mixes casual banter and a behind‑the‑scenes photo shoot with a stark discussion about life in Melbourne. Hosts talk rising crime, bail issues, concerns about schools and social policy, and personal choices about staying or leaving the city.
The episode also covers wider worries about digital ID, economic control, and prepping — practical advice on protecting family, buying hard assets, and considering relocation as the city changes.
Episode 23 of the Indomitable Resistance Podcast recaps a hectic competition season, team support, and behind-the-scenes coaching stories. The hosts discuss athletes’ performances at recent shows (Kat, Rose, Carol, Simone, Bree and Michelle), travel challenges, federation differences, prep strategies, and the tight-knit community at their warehouse.
They reflect on the rewards of long-term coaching, the realities of subjective judging and genetics, and how competing builds resilience and purpose. The episode closes with light banter and an entertaining historical fact about lifting cows in ancient Greece.
Episode 22 features a special Mudgee edition where Mikka joins the hosts to explain taking over the Iron Therapy training facility, transforming it into "Threshold," and keeping the community-focused values intact.
They cover the chaotic move and renovations, Mikka’s background as a remote area firefighter (including deployment to Canada), his stunt-riding passion, and the sacrifices involved in launching the new space.
The conversation highlights teamwork, resilience, and new beginnings, closing with a light-hearted echidna fact that adds a quirky finish.
Episode 21 of the Indomitable Resistance Podcast breaks down how poor sleep, alcohol and inflammatory foods slow or reverse progress for athletes and everyday people, with practical coach insights and personal stories.
The hosts explain hormonal impacts, recovery tips, stress management strategies and why removing trigger foods or adjusting lifestyle beats quick fixes—plus banter, listener questions and prep-room reality.
Episode 20 of the Indomitable Resistance Podcast covers team updates and upcoming competitions, then dives into practical coaching advice on body recomposition. Hosts explain what recomp actually means and why realistic, sustainable approaches beat quick fixes.
They break down key training principles — small deficits, progressive overload, compound vs isolation work, frequency and technique — and offer real-world tips for beginners and advanced athletes balancing life, recovery and long-term progress.
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