All Torque Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Terry Memory from 13 Seeds Hemp Farm Tasmania. After a decade of research into the potential of the hemp plant to be a viable agribusiness crop, Terry and his wife Jemma Memory founded their farm in 2015. Join us as we talk more about their farm and products. In this episode we cover: Story of why they chose hemp. Their discoveries on hemp during their research. Launching their hemp seed skincare range. Licenses and testing needed to operate their farm. Issues they face in operating their farm. The food products they launched when hemp seed was approved as a food product. The story behind where their product lines came from. How their partnership with Bioliving, a national distribution company, has helped their business. Where Terry sees the future of the hemp industry going. The production of hemp for food and fiber and uses of hemp in other industries. Legislative issues they are facing with the different uses of hemp products. Products in their pipeline for development. S

Dan Wilkins, Co-founder and Director of VTWO a digital agency that has worked with various clients including Racing.com, Slipstream Sports USA, Swimming Australia, Rapha, 2XU, Oakley and Melbourne Cycling League. In this episode we cover: Dan’s journey of how he got into cycling. The story of how he created the Melbourne Cycling League and the Wilko Show. Dan’s view on working with the cycling industry versus other sports. Dan shares a funny stories about cycling.   Links Dan Wilkins LinkedIn VTWO Website Melbourne Cycling League Website

In this episode, we are joined by Matt Keenan, sports commentator, reporter, radio presenter and event MC who works predominantly with cycling and triathlon. He has worked for numerous cycling and triathlon events popularly known all over the world such as the Tour de France, Ironman, Giro d’Italia, and so much more. In this episode we cover: The things he enjoys about working as a commentator. How his interest in cycling started. Matt shares an interesting story about John Trevorrow Maintaining his work - life balance despite his busy schedule and traveling for work. He shares something in his bucket list that he would still like to take on. Events that have stood out in his commentating career. Funny stories from his experiences at work. The biggest challenge for cycling today.   Links   Matthew Keenan LinkedIn Matthew Keenan Facebook Matthew Keenan Instagram Matthew Keenan Twitter

In this episode, Chris and Melissa Bruntlett, co-founders of Modacity and authors of “Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality,” join us to talk about promoting multi-modal transportation. They aim to promote the health, environmental and social benefits of cycling, walking and public transit. In this episode we cover: Chris and Melissa’s background, what led them to what they are doing now and how they came to write about the Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality book. They discuss how Vancouver serves as a good model and example for taking cycling transportation seriously in the city and other cities that are making the same effort. The effect that cycling has made in their everyday family life and activities. The things that stood out to them in their travels in terms of infrastructure for cycling and walking and the common problems they see. Discussing challenges and strategies such as role citizen activism or running for office can play in breaking down political

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Gathercole, the author of Better Than Winning book series, co-host of Active CEO podcast and NRG2Perform, a leader, mentor, entrepreneur and olympic coach, who works with organizations and teams to optimize their performance. Ben shares his story about his coaching career and how having type 1 diabetes hasn’t stopped him from achieving the success he has now. In this episode we cover: Ben’s story and transition to being a coach. How he has dealt with and managed the effect of Type 1 Diabetes on his sporting ability. The lessons that having diabetes has taught him in terms of planning more effectively in his personal and professional life. How he coped and managed himself through the challenges of coaching top caliber athletes like Simon Thompson in his book Better Than Winning. Pros and cons of coaching athletes in the olympic level. The key to Ben’s success. One of the funniest stories that happened in his travels as an olympic coach. The learnings fro

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Tripodi, the Founder and CEO of Lumin Sports Technology which was founded in March 2018. The company collects, organizes and displays athletic data for better decision making for sporting organisations who want to improve athletic health and performance. In this episode we cover: Ben’s extensive work background and how he transitioned from being an athlete to working in the field of athletic performance. He tells us more about the 2 apps that can be used by athletes for data visualisation and how both work together to collect and provide meaningful data for faster and better decision making. The power of what the Fila App can track and do for improving athlete performance. Ben tells us more about his consulting work with Cycle Australia.   Links Benjamin Tripodi LinkedIn Lumin Sports Technology Website Ben Tripodi Email

Ashley Bennallack of Cycle Well shares valuable information on resilience and mental health that we can all learn from in this episode. Cycle Well is Australia’s first organisation whose mission is to provide men with better physical and emotional health through their love for road cycling by giving them practical and performance-oriented coaching. In this episode we cover: Ash’s journey to what he’s doing today. Tips and advice on having resilience. How his VIA test results have helped him in living a more rewarding and fulfilling life. The things he would have done differently about the experiences he went through as a child. How he practiced resilience despite the struggles he experienced in life. How cycling has helped him. His thoughts on the mental health of men in the corporate world. Personal and family life changes he experienced after his cycling accident.   Links Cycle Well Website Cycle Well Facebook The Resilience Project Values In Action Dr. Joe Dispenza Book – Bre

Author and sports writer Rupert Guinness joins us in this episode as we talk about his thoughts on the reasons and effects of mental health within the sporting community. We also discuss how Crossing the Line Sport helps athletes who are in difficult situations and some examples of events we can learn from. In this episode we cover: Rupert’s extensive and interesting journey to following his passion and getting to where he is now. Rupert shares the achievements and awards that he is most proud of. Where he sees the future of racing heading. The mental health issues surrounding athletes in sport and how Crossing the Line can help support them. The story of Richie Porte and the things we can learn from his experience.   Links Mental Health and Athlete Transition Fact Sheets Crossing the Line Sport Website Crossing the Line Sport Facebook Crossing the Line Sport Instagram Crossing the Line Sport Twitter Rupert Guinness Ready for Next Adventure Facebook Rupert Guinness Instagram Rupert Guinness Twit

Marcel Berger joins us in this episode as we talk about the story behind Mummu Cycling and the cycling tours they offer. Mummu Cycling is the world’s premiere tour cycling operator that delivers cycling tours and experiences for cycling fans around the world. They specialize in major cycling events such as the Tour de France in which they are the official tour operator. In this episode we cover: Marcel’s journey to starting Mummu Cycling. The story behind their interesting business name, Mummu. How they worked with Union Cycling Internationale (UCI) to create experiences for clients. The qualifications to become a professional Tour de France operator. What are the Pro Experience and the Ride Experience tours? Mummu Cycling’s projects and plans for 2019   Links Mummu Cycling Website Mummu Cycling Twitter Mummu Cycling Facebook Mummu Cycling Instagram

Jon Partington is the founding CEO and Chief Technical Officer of Partington Advanced Engineering, who is currently working on performance centric road-cycling wheels. The company is an innovative composites-cenric multi-materials engineering firm. They offer a wide range of industries for light-weighting services or adding funcfunctionality to structural applications using advanced design practices and strategic materials selection. In this episode we cover: Jon’s journey to founding his business. The materials they use for their products. Their company’s process for testing their products. The versatility of their products and the services they offer to different industry sectors. The benefits of having access to several research collaborations. The future of the development of cycling products.   Links Partington Advanced Engineering Website Partington Advanced Engineering Instagram

Andrew and Letti Melbz, founders of Venture Pod Australia, joins us in this episode. Their company aims to create organisation and purposeful homes for sports whilst using robust but sustainable raw materials for their products. With Andrew’s background in industrial design, Letti’s mindset for organisation, and the couple’s love for the sport, the business of building hand-crafted, specialized, and premium build quality furniture was born. In this episode we cover: The couple’s journey to creating Venture Pod. The creation of the Velo Design. Other products they create and their plans for expansion. Letti’s experience in sports and how this led them to produce sports furniture. Future plans for the Venture Pod team and products   Links Venture Pod Website Venture Pod Facebook Venture Pod Instagram

Raoul Luescher, Director of Luescher Teknik, joins us in this episode to talk all about carbon fiber bikes industry. His extensive experience in quality control of composites, manufacturing and design has led him to design and build many composite items, including items used in the Olympic games and the Malvern Star range of carbon bicycles which won many awards. In this episode we cover: Raoul’s journey from rowing to cycling and a peek at his interesting work history. His extensive background on working with carbon fiber bikes. The problems or faults with carbon fiber bikes. The progress of the CT Scanning technology in the bike industry. Fatigue tests done on bikes. When and why carbon fiber bikes are scanned and repaired. Future for the cycling industry.   Links Raoul Luescher LinkedIn Raoul Luescher Instagram Luescher Teknik YouTube Leuscher Teknik Website

This week Felicity swapped roles and took a seat in the interviewee's chair and torqued with Chris Tatem from Cross Examined Life. Felicity defends that Bike Helmets should be required by law. What do you think? Do you agree with Felicity?

In this episode, I talk to Natalie Dwyer West, a representative of Kangen water from Enagic Global. Kangen Water® is delicious water created from Enagic®'s innovative water technology that produces ionised alkaline and acidic waters through electrolysis. Enagic® is proud to be one of the only water purification and ionisation companies in the world that carries four distinct certifications from the Water Quality Association. In this episode we cover: Natalie’s journey to finding Kangen water. What Kangen water has done for Natalie. How the machine works and delivers several types of water. The difference between bottled, tap and Kangen water. Situations where you should not use Kangen water. The best internal and external results that Kangen water has given users. The history of Kangen Water.   Links nataliedwyerwest@bigpond.com Enagic Australia

In this episode, I talk to Travis Bell, The Bucket List Guy. He is a self-appointed ‘Bucket Listologist’ and is the Worldʼs #1 Bucket List Expert. He created his own unique Bucket List Life Philosophy which he uses to help Bucket Listers all over the globe. Trav says he has a special super-power which is to stop people just existing, wake them up, get them off the treadmill of life & help them to start living life on purpose. In this episode we cover: The story of how Trav transitioned from working in Personal Training to becoming The Bucketlist Guy. Why your business plan should fit into your life plan and not the other way around. His experience on giving a TED Talk. He shares funny stories on cycling and his Ironman experience. Trav’s mission and vision. What are Bucketlist coaches?   Links The Bucketlist Guy Website The Bucketlist Guy LinkedIn The Bucketlist Guy Twitter The Bucketlist Guy Facebook The Bucketlist Guy YouTube The Bucketlist Guy Instagram

In this episode, I talk to the Director and Co-founder of Annex® Products, Rob Ward. Annex® Products designs and creates products that aim to integrate technology into an active lifestyle. The company, a Melbourne based startup created off the back of two successful Kickstarter campaigns, produced the lightest, strongest and most secure phone mounting system on the market - the Quad Lock®. Their award-winning product is available worldwide and has been sold in over 100 countries. In this episode we cover: The story of how Annex® Products started and how Quad Lock evolved The future plans for Annex® Products The growth of the business and the changes they’ve gone through Rob shares Interesting stories about people using their product Untraditional sponsorships given by the company The reason they chose Kickstarter to kick-off their campaigns and how it worked for them How they are managing the worldwide distribution of their products   Links Quad Lock Facebook Quad Lock Instagr

In this episode, I talk to Kieran Horsfall, founder of PEDLA Co. PEDLA Co., a social enterprise, was founded in 2017 with a mission to deliver profoundly good Nitro Cold Brew coffee & tea, using innovative and disruptive technology, while contributing to the sustainability of our planet. Their handcrafted, ethically sourced, single origin Nitrogen Charged Cold Brew coffee, tea, & related beverages ONTAP are from specialty coffee and tea produces of Australia and the world. In this episode we cover: The story of Kieran’s love for coffee and how it evolved into starting his business PEDLA Co.’s carbon footprint model Their dedication to sustainability which includes using a fully recyclable keg system that uses less water The untraditional way of serving coffee at PEDLA Co. Their all-natural coffee ingredients and why their coffee has lower acidity levels Kieran’s involvement with OzHarvest Where and how he rescues food for the organization PEDLA Co. Coffee Trike   Links PEDLA C

In this episode, I talk to Grant Giles, founder of Sports Supports and Aeromax Coaching. Aeromax Coaching was founded in 1997 and Grant worked in both an online and local capacity with athletes of all abilities in triathlon, swimming, cycling, and running. Grant continues to work with athletes in a coaching role but his passion and expertise remains in the identification and development of young professional athletes. In 2015, Sports Supports, a new arm of Aeromax Coaching was born. Grant helps athletes develop the mental skills required to reach their ultimate potential. Sports Supports also delivers corporate seminars and workshops, drawing on the application of elite sport into the corporate world. In this episode we cover: The story of how Grant started in coaching Athletes suffering from anxiety Practical tips from Grant on the relationship between psychology and performance Grant’s reason for separating coaching and the psychology side of sports Suggestions for psychological and mental preparatio

n this episode I talk to Craign Johns, founder and CEO of NRG2Perform for CEOs, business owners, and leaders aiming for peak performance. Craig is also a professional speaker and performance coach for NRG2Perform. He likewise holds the position of Executive Director for Triathlon ACT. NRG2Perform brings energy, freedom and inspiration to every CEO in the world, so they can perform exceptional brilliance in all facets of their life and positively impact the lives of those around them. In this episode we cover: How Craig manages his busy lifestyle The story of how sports all started for Craig His coaches and how they influenced him as a person and in the sports he plays His teaching and coaching story in Australia and overseas His experiences and challenges coaching athletes with different nationalities Elaboration of the NRG2Perform DNA Distinction between athletes and CEOs and the 4 aspects and foundations needed to achieve what you want Craig’s recommendation to incorporate sports in li

In this episode, we talk to Hugo Davidson, CEO, and Co-founder of Knog. Knog is a Melbourne design brand creating urban flavoured tech for the road, rail & outdoors. The company was founded in 2002 with a vision of making “unboring” things. Urban by Knog is seen as an “attitude” rather than a geography – modern, progressive, youthful, design-driven, daring and hedonistic. They incorporate this Urban flavour across their cycling and outdoor products. In this episode we cover: Hugo’s journey from being a designer to providing “unboring” cycling products The story of how they went into the cycling industry and the the first products that Knog focused on How the term “Unboring” came about in their business From the bike lights to bike bells and transitioning and expanding to other products and categories Designs of their products Next steps and the future for Knog Rookie mistakes and common problems within their business Sponsorships of Knog