Exactly a year since our last chat, I sit down again with James Magnussen — and this time he’s a very different man, physically and mentally. With his recent PED protocols for the Enhanced Games, James opens up about the rigorous systems, medical oversight, and personal transformation behind his preparation.

From peptides and TRT to tailored training, we dig into how science is redefining what’s possible for athletes. We also cover the future of the Enhanced Games, the controversy surrounding it, what it could mean for the Olympics, the rise of the anti-aging industry, and much more.

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Exactly a year since our last chat, I sit down again with James Magnussen &mdash; and this time he&rsquo;s a very different man, physically and mentally. With his recent PED protocols for the Enhanced Games, James opens up about the rigorous systems, medical oversight, and personal transformation behind his preparation. From peptides and TRT to tailored training, we dig into how science is redefining what&rsquo;s possible for athletes. We also cover the future of the Enhanced Games, the controversy surrounding it, what it could mean for the Olympics, the rise of the anti-aging industry, and much more.
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#204 James Magnussen Returns: Life on PEDs, Enhanced Games & the Anti-Aging Industry

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Chris Kohler is a 35 year old Australian financial journalist, author, and content creator, currently serving as Finance Editor across the 9News network. As one of the most recognisable faces in Australian business reporting, he is known for making complex economic issues clear and accessible to everyday Australians.

Purchase Chris's book here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/how-they-get-you-9781761356414

 In this episode, we cover: 
• His journey into journalism and rise within financial media 
• Building a strong social media presence and developing a well known alter ego
• Breaking down interest rates and Reserve Bank decisions for the public
• Behind the scenes insights from RBA press conferences 
• Leadership pressures facing central bank governors 
• Public trust in institutions and media accountability
• Themes from his book and broader social commentary
• Consumer behaviour, subscriptions, and loyalty programs 
• Productivity trends and economic pressures 
• The evolving media landscape and digital integration 
• Communicating complex narratives to a broad audience 
• Ethical responsibility in modern journalism

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Chris Kohler is a 35 year old Australian financial journalist, author, and content creator, currently serving as Finance Editor across the 9News network. As one of the most recognisable faces in Australian business reporting, he is known for making complex economic issues clear and accessible to everyday Australians.
Purchase Chris's book here: <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/how-they-get-you-9781761356414">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/how-they-get-you-9781761356414</a>
&nbsp;In this episode, we cover: &bull; His journey into journalism and rise within financial media &bull; Building a strong social media presence and developing a well known alter ego &bull; Breaking down interest rates and Reserve Bank decisions for the public &bull; Behind the scenes insights from RBA press conferences &bull; Leadership pressures facing central bank governors &bull; Public trust in institutions and media accountability &bull; Themes from his book and broader social commentary &bull; Consumer behaviour, subscriptions, and loyalty programs &bull; Productivity trends and economic pressures &bull; The evolving media landscape and digital integration &bull; Communicating complex narratives to a broad audience &bull; Ethical responsibility in modern journalism
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#228 Chris Kohler: How Companies Trick You &  how Australia’s Economy is being controlled

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Anthony Mundine is one of the most talked about and polarising figures in Australian sporting history.

Known as The Man or Choc, Mundine’s career spans elite rugby league, world title boxing, music and outspoken views on politics, health, and culture. Few athletes have crossed as many boundaries or challenged as many institutions while staying true to themselves.

In this conversation, Mundine reflects on growing up in a famous fighting family, the pressure that came with legacy, the mindset that carried him across two professional sports, and the battles that shaped him outside the ring. He opens up about faith, controversy, music and public backlash.

Love him or hate him, Anthony Mundine has never played it safe. He speaks with honesty, conviction, and total self belief.

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Anthony Mundine is one of the most talked about and polarising figures in Australian sporting history.
Known as The Man or Choc, Mundine&rsquo;s career spans elite rugby league, world title boxing, music and outspoken views on politics, health, and culture. Few athletes have crossed as many boundaries or challenged as many institutions while staying true to themselves.
In this conversation, Mundine reflects on growing up in a famous fighting family, the pressure that came with legacy, the mindset that carried him across two professional sports, and the battles that shaped him outside the ring. He opens up about faith, controversy, music and public backlash.
Love him or hate him, Anthony Mundine has never played it safe. He speaks with honesty, conviction, and total self belief.
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#227 Anthony Mundine: The Most Controversial Personality in Australian Sports History

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Just in time for the UFC in Sydney, one of the most iconic fighter managers, Tim Simpson, joins us for a deep dive into the business of the fight game.

We get into how Tim became one of the most prominent managers in the sport, what it really takes to be smart in this game, the new broadcast deal, what fighters actually go through, some wild behind-the-scenes stories, the White House card, and much more.

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Just in time for the UFC in Sydney, one of the most iconic fighter managers, Tim Simpson, joins us for a deep dive into the business of the fight game.
We get into how Tim became one of the most prominent managers in the sport, what it really takes to be smart in this game, the new broadcast deal, what fighters actually go through, some wild behind-the-scenes stories, the White House card, and much more.
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#226: The Business of the UFC | Inside the Fight Game with Tim Simpson

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#204 James Magnussen Returns: Life on PEDs, Enhanced Games & the Anti-Aging Industry

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