Welcome back to The Champ and Contender Podcast, hosted by Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore 🎙️ In this laugh-out-loud episode, the boys are joined by close friend Tom Goldsmith, calling in all the way from New Zealand. The trio dive into a wide mix of topics including football debates, music nostalgia, public quizzes, and some absolutely hilarious real-life stories.

⚽ Key Highlights Include: Debating the Best Ever Manchester City Starting XI A live Public Pub Quiz with audience questions School-day throwbacks and embarrassing public moments Start, Sell, Bench football edition Musical Mount Rushmore & songs that defined life before vs after parenthood Olympic cities quiz & ultimate men’s 100m sprint lineup Doppelganger stories, shouting at the TV & weird public behaviour

Deep talk on athletics improvement and future podcast goals Whether you’re into football podcasts, sports debates, music nostalgia, or just enjoy genuine banter between friends, this episode has something for you.

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⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to The Champ and Contender Podcast

00:12 Introducing Tom Goldsmith

01:35 Public Pub Quiz Questions

02:18 Best Ever Manchester City Starting XI

06:58 Posters on Your Wall Growing Up

09:41 Growing Social Media as a Photographer

11:36 Start, Sell, Bench – Football Edition

12:54 Musical Mount Rushmore

19:50 Songs Before vs After Parenthood

24:47 Strangest Places We’ve Ever Been

29:22 Podcast Goals & Dream Guests

33:12 The Hilarious Chicken Advert Story

33:32 Olympic Cities Quiz Challenge

36:41 Weirdest Public Moments

39:21 Designing for the Blind

43:14 Ultimate Men’s 100m Sprint Line-Up

46:09 Shouting at the TV

50:14 Doppelganger Stories

54:57 Most Likely to End Up in Prison

01:02:30 Improving Athletics

01:06:10 Heartfelt Farewell

In this episode of the Champ and Contender Podcast, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with rising professional boxer Maisey Rose for an honest and inspiring deep dive into her journey.

Maisey opens up about stepping into the boxing gym at just seven years old, the surreal month where she was scouted by Crystal Palace for football and Team England Boxing, and the pivotal moment she chose the ring over the pitch. She reflects on her time training at iconic clubs like Repton, the challenges of balancing school, training, and competition, and the sacrifices behind life as a young athlete.

The conversation also explores her evolution from the amateur ranks into the professional scene under Matchroom, her recent fights, and how she handles pressure, setbacks, and the mental side of competing at the highest level. Maisey shares powerful insight into staying resilient, managing losses, and why mental health and strong support systems matter more than ever.

To wrap things up, the trio dive into some fun boxing games, weigh in on dream matchups, and share valuable advice for young female fighters chasing their own dreams. Tune in for an inspiring look at Maisey’s journey, her training mindset, and what’s coming next in her promising career.

Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Welcome to the Champion Contender Podcast

00:23 – Introducing Maisey Rose Ney

01:13 – Maisey’s Journey Into Boxing

03:12 – Training & Challenges in Boxing

06:08 – Transitioning from Amateur to Professional

09:01 – Life as a Professional Boxer

17:59 – Upcoming Fights & Rivalries

24:57 – Dream Venues & the Rise of Female Boxing

28:44 – Fun & Games: Fantasy Matchups

31:54 – Sky Nicholson vs. Shana Whitwell: Breakdown

32:08 – Comparing Fighters: Sky Nicholson vs. Ramla Ali

32:31 – Meatball Molly: A Fighter’s Journey

33:30 – UFC Fighters Entering Boxing

38:44 – How Personal Struggles Affect Performance

42:50 – Mental Health & Support Systems

47:33 – The State of Female Boxing Worldwide

58:06 – Advice for Young Female Boxers

01:00:26 – Final Thoughts & Farewell

Kick back in the pub with hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore as they launch The Champion Contender Podcast. In this explosive debut episode, the lads sit down with Silky, the mind behind ska/reggae giants Death of Guitar Pop — and nothing is off limits. Silky dives deep into: 🎵 How the iconic DOCP name was born 🎤 His evolution through ska, reggae & the UK indie scene 💡 The REAL blueprint for independent artist success 📈 The DIY marketing strategies that actually move numbers 🔥 Why every creative needs to operate like an entrepreneur in 2025 Expect raw honesty, industry gems, laughs, and hard-earned truths every musician should hear.

⏱️ Timestamps (Refined & Professional)

00:00 – Episode intro

00:12 – Meet the hosts + introducing Silky

01:15 – Silky’s early music life

11:21 – The Essex music scene explained

26:13 – Independent music & real marketing strategies

45:19 – Building success without a record label

51:08 – Using social media the RIGHT way

55:06 – The truth about music in 2025

57:14 – Shot Stopper pub challenge

01:03:37 – Silky’s plans & upcoming events

01:06:58 – Final reflections & advice 01:20:38 – Closing words