The Pocket with Chris Griffin

David is one of my good brothers. He inspires me massively in so many facets of life. It was a pleasure to spend a few days with him and his family. This was recorded on the last day together. We barely scratched the surface in this of the wisdom that David has.

If you are wanting to understand more about religion, spirituality, and lifestyle quest for meaning, this episode is for you.

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The most unorthodox approach to achieve success in 2026.

I've been sprinting for the last 7 years and one moment a couple months ago rocked me. It made me look within and re-think my approach.

So here we are. 

Happy New Year all, enjoy!

Chris x

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Today’s episode is with reality TV star, Garret Miller from Siesta Key.

Garret opens up about things he has never shared publicly before. His challenges with Mental Health, anxiety and the silent battle he faced from being on reality tv.

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Danny Morel joins me on The Pocket!

This conversation goes deep into emotional wounds, fear, commitment, masculine and feminine energy, and how childhood experiences shape the way men show up in relationships. We talk about why men avoid vulnerability, how chasing success can be a form of avoidance, and what it actually takes to experience real intimacy and freedom in love.

This one is confronting, honest, and powerful.

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Today's episode is with Miki Agrawal. 

Miki was so amazing. She is the founder of Hiro Diapers, Tushy and Thinx, to name a few.

A leader in women's business and an inspiring, passionate voice. I loved this.

Find out how the most Taboo ideas, make the most amount of money, how women can succeed in business (and if that should be the goal), learn what soft power is, and much much more.

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Big claim: one of my favourite episodes of the year. Michael Smoak (@higherupwellness) returns to the show. 

If you liked the first time Mike came on, you wont be disappointed with this one. Completely different conversation, yet an absolute banger.

Something about the synergy we have together is one I’m beyond blessed about.

This episode was all about relationships, love, overcoming hardship, the battles that a man has and so much more.

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In this episode, we break down why most people don’t have a sleep problem at all…
They have a stress problem, a purpose problem, or a life-awareness problem.

Todd Anderson is one of the sharpest voices in the world of sleep, human psychology, and high performance.
He’s worked with elite athletes, Fortune 500 teams, and high performers who want to feel better, think clearer, and stop sabotaging themselves.

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Today’s episode is with Chris Petkas, former Navy Seal turned VC investor. It was a powerful conversation around grit, determination and the willingness to fail.
Chris’ marriage with Codie Sanchez inspires me, Chris’ well rounded success inspires me and Chris’ calm nature inspires me.

I loved this conversation. We also recorded this in a horse stable just out of Austin with 5 real horses behind us.

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Welcoming Sage Bender to The Pocket.

We dove deep, shared untold stories and revisited places he hasn't been in a while, sharing stories that have shaped him into the man he is today.

Also, enjoy the horses in the background. We recorded this in a horse stable just outside of Austin. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Why friends m...

In this episode, I chat with Adam Lamb, an entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor who’s built and sold multiple companies in healthcare, finance, and consulting. 

We dive into what it really means to be “too dumb to quit,” unpacking the role of stubbornness, fear, and confidence in success. Adam opens up about his rough upbringing, how his beliefs about money and success evolved, and what it’s like raising kids in a completely different world than the one he grew up in.

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I sat down with a man that lived with the dictator of Panama’s right hand man… Fascinating to hear what goes behind the scenes regarding global corruption, the relationship between the USA, Panama and China and how what we think is going on, is actually a lie.

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An important discussion with George from TheTinMen about men and the challenges they face daily. We went back and forth, providing differing views, yet both with deep care for the same mission of helping men live lives with more peace, joy and fulfilment. Follow George: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 0:00 Why George Started The Tin Men 2:00 How Schools Are Failing Boys 4:00 The War on Testosterone and Masculinity 6:00 Why Men Can’t Win Anymore 8:00 The Truth Behind “1 in 3 Men Are Violent” 10:00 How False Statistics Erase Male Victims 14:00 When Abuse Against Men Gets Ignore...

This is an important episode. I hope you can feel the passion ring through the microphone. I meant every word I said. If you're in a rut or you don't know what to do with your life, then this episode is for you. Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 What is the meaning of life? 04:30 The best part about no one believing in you 09:00 You can do whatever you want in your life 14:00 My story when things changed 20:00 The more you learn the less you know 25:00 Take the risk… 29:00 Poem 1: Tunnel Vision 33:00 A profound realisation about greatness 38:30 Po...

A perfect balance between inspiration, motivation and education. An episode for the people struggling to go all in on their dreams.

Charlie has lived a million lives, from touring the world with some of the most famous people of our generation, to building multi million dollar companies, to being in a superbowl ad with Lebron James, the list goes on and on and on.

This episode with Charlie Rocket was a good one! 

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This episode with Marshal Crews has to be one of my favourite productions to date. We shot this in the Malibu mountains at sunset. It was gorgeous.

Marsh has such a wild and inspiring story. I could go on to explain it in this caption but youre just going to have to tune in. From being adopted, to crashing a car and losing his mom from it, to building a multi-million dollar business, the list goes on.

Very cool guy and a very cool conversation.

Welcome back! Today’s episode is with Erwin McManus. This was a special conversation. I loved it.
Erwin is a Pastor, an Author, a Family man and a super successful Entrepreneur. I could speak with Erwin for 8 hours straight. His energy is contagious. Enjoy.

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We sit down with Darin Olien today. Was a very special episode. Darin is a master in longevity and utilising earths magic and how tapping into it will unlock a life filled with health, wealth and fulfilment.

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Chapters:

3:00 The System That Profits From Sickness

6:10 Why We’ve Lost Ownership Of Our Health

9:15 How Media Hijacks Our Stress Response

12:40 Curiosity: The Superpower They Don’t Te...

Noah Rolette from Raw Dawg returns to the show. 1 year later, a whole lot a life lived in that year…

Many challenges and blessings that Noah states has made it the hardest year of his life. We dove deep into how he got his ex girlfriend pregnant and they’re co-parenting the baby, his transitions in business and what has set his career to the next level, his drives, the future of RAWDAWG (if any), and so much more.

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Not really sure what just happened here… I’d explain, but I was out of my body. In 10 breaths, Luke Kohen sent me to another place. I started jumping around the floor while I was unconscious…

Luke is a trauma expert, he heals high achievers from the ruts they evidently put themselves in from being a Type A, driven person constantly chasing the next thing.

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Jesse Sebastiani, aka MTV Jesse joins me on the show today. This is a milestone episode for me. Episode 100 of The Pocket. So grateful. This conversation was an important one. As social media is on the rise and every kid wants to be an influencer when they grow up, I hope whats discussed here shares insight into the full picture, not just the shiny objects of being one of the biggest influencers in the world. Drop a comment down below to let me know your thoughts on the show! Follow Jesse: https://www.instagram.com/mtvjesse/ Follow Chris: https...

A conversation between Cru Mahoney and I. We filmed this a couple of months ago in Austin.

A scoop inside of a mans mind. Some would call this "Bro Chat"

Enjoy.

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05:00 Kanes are silly shoes

07:00 I fell in love last night

22:00 The E myth

39:00 The term “hybrid athlete”

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Patrick Murtagh has lived the brutal reality of the NFL. One day you’re chasing your dream, the next day your name is stripped off the wall and someone else is wearing your number.

In this episode, Patty opens up about snapping his leg and ankle in a freak accident, battling isolation on the other side of the world, and what it’s really like to get cut without warning. He shares the mindset that’s kept him smiling through stretcher rides, the lessons from his late father that fuel his fight, and how he fin...

I sat down in Malibu with the legend himself, Laird Hamilton. 

We got deep into Laird’s way of living, his philosophy on risk, fear, faith, confidence, and what it really means to carve your own path. Beyond being called The King of the Ocean, Laird is someone who has built a mindset and perspective that is unique to say the least. A lot of ah ha moments in this one. He is one wise man.

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Today I sit down with Robin Sharma - one of the greatest authors of all time. Robin has sold over 25 million books, he is the bestselling author of The 5AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Everyday Hero Manifesto, and The Wealth Money Can’t Buy.

Robin has such a calming presence. I feel everything quiet down the moment he walked in the door. We explore the truths about success, the traps of chasing money, and the hidden forms of wealth that actually bring fulfillment. Robin shares powerful stories and frameworks that wi...

Elliot Bewick is 20 and already saying the stuff everyone’s whispering about. We get into why Gen Z feels empty, why complaining is everywhere, and how stories and confidence actually change your life. No fluff. Just real talk, laughs, and a few hard truths. 

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• Why complaining is just emotional noise and nobody’s getting better from it
• The “we’re all in a simulation” mindset and why it wrecks motivation
• Confidence vs ego and which one helps you actually win in life
• Loneliness, validation, and why social media makes everyth...

A different side of Ian Fonzian. From a kid hiding in his room with cystic acne to a man building businesses, running ultras, summiting Kilimanjaro and building a mammoth personal brand and following online.

We talk about growing up feeling like a monster, how the military shaped him, and the massive decision to step away from Raw Dawg when it was at its peak. Ian opens up about loneliness, purpose, external validation, and what’s next with his gym and ice cream company.

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In this episode I elaborate on a quote that changed my life. I share why fear is the ultimate price tag for everything you want, how I’ve learned to trust the unknown, and why clarity only comes after you take the leap. This one’s for anyone feeling stuck, overthinking their next move, or waiting for the “perfect time” to start.

If you’ve been looking for a sign - this is it.

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Rory Sutherland is one of the world’s most fascinating thinkers in advertising and behavioral science. In this episode, he breaks down why logic often kills creativity, why the dumbest ideas (like Red Bull) end up making billions, and how consumer behavior makes no rational sense. From frozen yogurt lines to Airbnb’s unintended consequences, this conversation dives into the messy, illogical, and deeply human side of decision-making. We also had a whole lot of fun. Rory is one entertaining guy.

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Today’s guest is ex-CIA officer and founder of EveryDaySpy, Andrew Bustamante.

We went deep on the truth about government, money, perception, persuasion, and what real success actually looks like. He revealed how spy training connects to everyday life, why the CIA isn’t what conspiracy theories claim, and how the systems around us are designed to keep us predictable.

What stood out most is his blunt honesty: happiness is a slippery pursuit, financial success is the only objective success, and once you see how the world really works, you...

Today’s guest is Ash Dykes. When most people think of adventure, they picture travel, fun, maybe a little challenge. For Ash Dykes, it’s life or death.

From pulling a 120kg trailer through the Gobi Desert with no backup, to hallucinating his way to survival on the brink of heatstroke, to being held at gunpoint and crossing crocodile-infested rivers. Ash has lived through it all.

But this isn’t just about danger. It’s about why someone would willingly step into the unknown, where death is a real option, and what that teaches you about li...

Real talk… Jim Fortin changed my life as a young 17 year old. It is very full circle being able to sit down at his house for over 2 hours and have him on the show.

Most people are living life backwards. They’re chasing more money, more success, more things… all while stuck in the same identity that keeps pulling them back.

In this episode, Jim Fortin breaks down why 99.8% of people are working from the wrong place - behavior over identity, and how to flip it so transformation actually sticks. We unpack subconscious programming, the storie...

This was raw and real. Straight from the heart filled with passion.

Hopefully this can give you the nudge you need to take the leap.

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Today’s guest is Savanna Faith Stone and she has absolutely blown up this year all over social media. At just 20 years old, she’s gone viral for saying things most people are too scared to even whisper.

In this episode, she opens up about why she believes feminism was a CIA operation, why she’d gladly give up her right to vote for a more conservative country, and how her faith and marriage shape the way she sees the world.

We dive into her transformation from a liberal high s...

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Today’s guest is Michael Smoak and this conversation was one like no other he has ever been on. This year has been tough for Michael. Losing his father to sickness at the beginning of the year created a newfound drive to make the most out of life.

While this conversation surfaced his story and loss of father, it was probably the most value packed episode I have done all year. In fact I would go to say that it was my favourite episode I’ve reco...

Christian Guzman has built an empire in fitness but the road to Alphaland nearly broke him.

In this episode Christian opens up about burning through $110k a month just to keep the lights on, taking a $1M loan that barely scratched the surface, and the relentless two-year grind that pushed him to his limits.

We get into the chaos of building something permanent, the mistakes that cost millions, how ego can tank a healthy business, and why he is finally shifting his focus to balance, family, and the things that actually matter.
This was...

Andy Elliott’s story is pure grit. He’s been betrayed, hit rock bottom, and built it all back up not just once but over and over. Today he leads the largest sales training company in the world and still wakes up hungry every day. 

We talk about building a self-belief that cannot be shaken, why suffering is the best teacher, how to lead yourself before anyone else, and why the right partner can be your biggest competitive edge. This one will light you up.

People hate on Andy, peopl...

Shawn Wells is known as the world’s top supplement formulator with over 40 patented ingredients, but behind the success is a story of trauma, depression, obesity, and suicidal thoughts. In this episode, we dive into Shawn’s raw personal journey, how pain shaped his purpose, and why he believes modern life is leaving us all dangerously nutrient deficient.

We talk about the lies we’ve been told about health, the war on our brains, the true cause of burnout, and why supplements are no longer just “nice to have.”

This is on...

Tom Baulch (aka PrimeTrain) was stuck in the loop, partying every weekend, waking up with regret, and telling himself it was fine because everyone else was doing the same. But deep down, he knew he wasn’t proud of who he was becoming.

Seven months ago, he made a decision that changed everything. He gave up drinking, cleaned up his circle, and went all in on his potential. Since then, his business has hit six figures a month, his energy has shifted, and he’s finally living the life he used to just talk abou...

This one hit different.

Zack Telander is a musician, father, and seasoned weightlifter, he’s also a man who calls out the fluff on social media. Especially in a world that rewards curated personas over real connection.

In this episode, we dove deep into the dark side of content, the addiction to documenting everything, the manipulation of the algorithm, and the pressure to always perform. 

Zack opened up about fatherhood, anxiety, chasing authenticity, and why we’re more drawn to flaw than perfection.

We...

From building two million-dollar businesses in his early twenties to walking away from it all for a life of freedom and meaning, Jai Howitt’s story is all about letting go of what feeds your ego so you can build what truly matters.

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Mateo Caputo’s life looked smooth on the outside, but the reality was anything but. From sleeping at bus stops to selling weed just to eat, he found his escape at the skatepark and that board ended up saving his life. Mateo opens up about homelessness, family addiction, finding fitness during lockdown, and why he’ll never play the victim card again. 

This was a good one and highly requested!

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- Growing up homeless
- When family addiction forced him to choose a different path<...

80% of people hate the sound of their own voice, but what if your voice was actually made to heal you?

Todays guest is Leah Free and we dive deep into the idea of vocal liberation, why so many of us feel blocked or ashamed to speak up, and how learning to trust your own sound can unlock your most authentic self.

We talk about the hidden traumas that shut down our expression, how your voice is connected to your nervous system, and practical ways to start loving the sound...

Daniel Raphael has been called a real-life wizard. But what makes this episode special is the raw journey of someone who was born feeling everything, then spent years trying to feel nothing just to fit in.

From reading minds and seeing people’s deepest insecurities as a child, to battling dissociation, depression, and suicidal thoughts after years of shutting himself down… Daniel opens up about the pain of being misunderstood, the journey back to self, and the power of energetic healing.

We talk about the “system” that keeps people stuck in...

Cru Mahoney is a rare breed. And this is the second time I have interviewed him.

He’s never touched alcohol, caffeine, or drugs. He has ran every day for over 2500 days.

But this episode goes deep. Much more than just a ‘Stay HARD’ discipline ridden podcast that has two young men telling you how to live your life. We discussed some profound topics that made me ponder deeply.

We talk about the internal war most people avoid, the difference between emotional and physical surviv...

Jamie O’Brien is one of the most iconic surfers of all time, but it’s not because he followed the path everyone expected.

Signed at 13, Pipeline Masters champ by 21, and already staring down a life of competition, Jamie realised it wasn’t what he wanted. He literally burnt the ASP rulebook, pioneered a new era of free surfing, and built a global brand doing it his way.

In this episode we go deep on fear, risk, happiness, and how chasing mastery can sometimes steal your joy. It’s an incredible look inside the mind of someo...

Josiah Hein is one of those people who lights up every room he walks into. But behind the energy and laughter is a story most people never hear.

In this episode, we dive into the transformation that took place when Josiah became a father just 23 days before we recorded. We talk about the pressure that comes with showing up for your family, the insecurities that ruled his younger years, and the moment everything shifted when he felt the love of God for the first time.

From growing up in...

Welcome to episode 73 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.
My guest today is Jaguar Heart.

Jag’s energy is one of a kind. He’s someone who owns every part of himself and encourages others to do the same. Known for his bold takes on masculinity, relationships, and self-responsibility, Jaguar has built a name for speaking truth in a world full of noise.

In this episode, we dive deep into identity, masculine energy, emotional resilience, and what it really means to live in integrity. If you’ve ever felt stuck, misunderstood, or like you’re not b...

Welcome to another episode of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.

Today, I answered some of your questions from my Instagram story.

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Welcome to episode 71 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. We are welcoming back to the show Alfie Robertson today.

Alfie was featured on episode 1 of The Pocket and fun fact, our friend group was the reason The Pocket became the name of this show. That’s a story for another day.

You’ve probably seen this guy on your instagram screen every day for the past 18 months. Alfie went from working a 9 to 5 job in climate consulting, drinking on weekends, to now, where he’s running a wildly successful online...

Welcome to episode 70 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Today’s guest is Rochelle Fox.

From the outside, Rochelle Fox had it all, a booming career, a picture-perfect life. But on the inside? She was quietly falling apart.

Haunted by years of trauma, panic attacks, and an eating disorder, Rochelle was living behind a mask. It wasn’t until she was diagnosed with PTSD that everything clicked. That moment cracked her open and meditation rebuilt her.

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the...

Welcome to episode 69 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Our guest today is Salim Najjar. What looked like rock bottom losing his business, dislocating his shoulder, going broke, turned out to be the moment Salim found everything.

In today’s episode, Salim opens up about the unseen forces running our lives: our nervous system, our heart rate variability (HRV), and the emotional scars we don’t even realise we’re carrying.

He breaks down why most of us stay stuck, how to actually move trauma out of the body, and wh...

In this episode, I’m joined by Wade Papenfus - a wild creator, deep thinker, and a man who said f**k plan B and backed himself into the unknown.

Wade went from living in a caravan with nothing but a camera and a dream, to building one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels in Australia.

We talk about what it means to truly bet on yourself when you’ve got no safety net, no fallback, and no backup plan. Wade opens up about chasing discomfort, his obsession with learning, and...

Welcome to another solo Q&A episode! A very raw and unfiltered chat. I opened up about everything from navigating confusion and anxiety to the lonely season of life I am in, the importance of pain, what it means to be a strong man today and much, much more.

If you’re in the thick of it right now - building, doubting, or questioning what’s next - this one’s for you.

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In this episode, I’m joined by my good mate Ollie Moore, a hybrid athlete who’s on a mission to become the best in the world. 

And when I say “all in,” I mean it… this guy is the walking, talking definition of it.

Ollie opens up about what it truly means to back yourself 100%, the mindset shifts that come from sacrifice and self-discipline, and the unseen work that separates the good from the great. 

We also talk about what belief really looks like, where it comes from, and how to prote...

Today we sit down with Mark Rolton, property developer, entrepreneur, and founder of Massland, one of Australia’s most successful property development companies. 

Known for his business acumen and no-fluff mindset, Mark goes deep in this conversation, opening up about his personal life, values, and philosophy in a way that most people haven’t seen.

This episode covers much more than business. It’s about parenting, legacy, masculinity, grief, and the reality of building true resilience. Mark shares raw, powerful stories that cut straight to the core of what it means to lead—both in b...

Today we sit down with Benji Haldon, a hybrid athlete, entrepreneur, and co-founder of one of the largest coaching platforms in the world, MyCoach. Known online for his physical strength and straight-talking mindset content, Benji opens up in a way most people haven’t seen before.

This conversation dives deep into the emotional toll of heartbreak, the pressure of chasing success, and what it really means to rebuild your life when it all falls apart. It’s about more than fitness. It’s about identity, grief, personal power, and learning to find yourself again, piece by piece...

In this episode, Chris sits down with Georgie Stevenson - an entrepreneur, former lawyer and podcaster. Best known for co-founding Naked Harvest Supplements and hosting the Rise & Conquer podcast. 

Georgie opens up in a way she rarely has on other shows. This conversation goes deep. From spirituality to identity, ego, growth, and trauma, Chris and Georgie break open the surface and talk about the raw stuff that shapes who we really are. It’s a refreshing, honest, and vulnerable chat that left both of them reflecting long after the mics were off.

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Welcome to episode 62 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Today I sit down with Simon Hill - nutritionist, podcast host, author of The Proof is in the Plants, and one of the leading voices in evidence-based health and wellness.

Simon is known for breaking down complex nutrition science into simple, actionable advice. But in this conversation, we went way deeper than just food.

We spoke about Simon’s personal journey and what led him to become one of the most trusted names in the health space, as well as the ch...

A short clip of Hunter explaining the moment that things changed in his life for the better. This is a mindset of a winner wanting only a gold medal, no silver.

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Welcome to episode 61 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.

Today I sit down with Hunter McIntyre—one of the greatest endurance & hybrid athletes of our time, a three-time HYROX world champion, and an all-around larger-than-life character.

Hunter is known for his insane fitness, unmatched competitiveness, and his jock-like persona online. But behind the records and the bravado is a wild story of rebellion, struggle, and transformation.

He opens up about his troubled teenage years—getting into trouble, bouncing in and out of rehab centers, and being prescribed nearly every medication unde...

Welcome to episode 60 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.

Today I sit down with Dominique Elissa—a successful model, podcast host, and someone who’s been through some serious highs and lows.

Dom has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, but her journey hasn’t been all glitz and glamour. She opens up about struggling with insomnia, anxiety, and disordered eating during her early modelling days, the toll it took on her, and how she found a way to turn her life around.

We also dive into s...

Welcome to episode 59 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Today is a solo Q&A. I got you all the ask me some questions on my Instagram story and I answered a bunch of them here. 

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0:0:49 - What early painful experiences in life have shaped you into who you are today?

0:3:55 - What has been your biggest challenge?

0:6:30 - How did you get such a good attitude to life?

0:8:55 - What lacks m...

Welcome to episode 58 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.

Today I sit down with 360, one of Australia’s biggest rappers. If you were into Aussie hip-hop in the early 2010s, you definitely knew his name. His album Falling & Flying blew up, and for a while, he was at the top of the game. But behind the success, things were falling apart.

360 has spoken before about his addiction to codeine, which got so bad he was taking up to 90 pills a day. It nearly killed him. In this chat, we go deep—not just into...

Welcome to episode 57 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

In this episode, I sit down with my good mate Brad McDonnell, co-founder of Manna Vitality, to dive deep into life’s biggest questions. 

What does it truly mean to be here? Why do we exist? 

We unpack different ideologies, perspectives, and personal experiences around these questions—this one goes deep.

One of the things that makes Brad unique is how he balances business and spirituality—two things that most people struggle to integrate. Usually, it’s one or the oth...

Welcome to episode 56 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Jane, founder of Spinal Energetics, a viral healing modality that blends Eastern and Western philosophies to help people release pain, trauma, and stress. 

With a background in psychology, Buddhism, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, Dr. Sarah Jane has developed a unique approach to self-healing that has impacted thousands worldwide.

We dive into:

Welcome to episode 55 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

My guest today is Australian singer song writer and global touring artist, Ziggy Alberts. 

We dove deep into his story from starting out as a busker, doing everything the opposite of the conventional way. He would be told he cant do something and he just wanted to prove them wrong and do what he truely wanted to do. It was very inspiring to chat about. 

We also spoke about touring the world, surfing, what he does outside of his work and so...

Welcome to episode 54 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Noah Hunter Dorsey steps into the podcast world for the first time, and he’s not holding back. This is one of those stories that makes you rethink what’s possible.

Noah isn’t just a guy with multiple 7-figure businesses—he’s someone who’s lived a lot of life. Before the success, before the crazy marketing wins, he hit rock bottom. No money. No direction, in a city he didn’t like, wondering what the hell was next.

In a last-ditch e...

Welcome to episode 53 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

In this episode, I sit down with Will Henke, the co-founder of Bambu Fitness, Bali’s most known and loved gym. But before building a fitness empire, Will spent nearly a decade in the US military, mainly in the special operations arm, living a life that most of us only see in movies.

Some key topics of this conversation:

🏋️‍♂️ The birth of Bambu Fitness – how it started and what makes it unique.

🎖️ Will’s time in special operations – the highs, the challenges, a...

Welcome to episode 52 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! 

I sit down with renowned Australian DJ and music producer, Will Sparks today.

Will has become a pivotal figure in the electronic dance music scene, known for his energetic tracks and dynamic performances.

Episode Highlights:

Welcome to episode 51 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Today we are in Bali and we sit down with my good friend and founder of Australia’s leading clothing brand Front Runner, Timm Hanly.

We spoke about what goes on behind the brand, why they are winning more than others, how Front Runner started, what life is like outside of work and much much more.

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Welcome to episode 50 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin, a little milestone!

I sit down with 4-time world champion kite surfer James Carew today. This guy is an absolute beast on the water and a legend in the sport, but there’s way more to him than just catching waves.

James opens up about overcoming one of the most severe injuries of his career—a setback that would’ve ended things for most people. Instead, he came back stronger than ever, winning the world championship straight after. It’s a story of grit, resilien...

Welcome to episode 49 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

This is a solo Q&A. I got a little bit emotional in this one.

Expect to hear:

Welcome to episode 48 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Our guest today is Harry Garside, Olympic Boxer, author of The Good Fight, and a man that is unapologetically himself, expressing all the highs, and being vulnerable in the lows.

Harry opens up about his challenges in finding himself again, a topic that a lot of people can relate to. Having just lost in the Paris Olympics, he also talks about the pressures that come with failure in the limelight.

We speak about heartbreak and how it is the worst kind...

Welcome to episode 47 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Our guest today is Eddie Nelson. Eddie has an inspiring story from being in a rehab centre at 14 years old due to excessive alcohol and drug consumption, to building a breath work and movement method called BRED. Her classes have been taking Australia by storm combining Pilates and Breath work into the one class, leaving everyone feeling revitalised.

Some key topics we covered:

Welcome to episode 46 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.

This episode we have the amazing Rawson Kirkhope as our guest. Rawson is the Co-Founder of the rapidly growing fitness empire in Bondi, VRTUS.

To see where Rawson has come from, to where he is today is something we all can gain inspiration from. Rawson experienced extreme challenges growing up with a father that had Schizophrenia, resulting in multiple personalities, some days were great, some days were extremely terrifying. 

Things took a massive turn when Rawson was 13 and his Dad shot t...

Welcome to episode 45 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

My guest today is Dean Lucas. Dean is a good friend, ex pro mountain bike rider, founder of creative studio The Nest in Burleigh and an all round great person. We covered a lot in this convo. We spoke about relationships and how being the nice guy never works out. We spoke about falling into the same old patterns, what does happiness actually mean, how to find passion and drive, feeling lost in life and much much more.

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Welcome to Episode 44 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! 

Today’s guest is the incredible Steph Claire Smith, co-founder of the fitness and wellness platform, Kic. Steph opens up about her life, from her early days in Melbourne to the highs and lows of modeling in America, the joys and challenges of motherhood, and her recent diagnosis of ADHD. This conversation is raw, heartfelt, and inspiring.

Key Highlights:

Welcome to episode 43 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Our guest today is… Me… The very first solo episode of The Pocket and it was a good one.

I asked you all to ask me some questions and I compiled some great ones together and answered them in this episode.

What to expect:

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Welcome to episode 42 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

This one is a deeply personal and special one. My guest is Sam Hope—Director of the Forbes Club, an incredible young entrepreneur at just 22, and more importantly, my best friend.

Sam and I have been through everything together, from extreme highs to crushing lows. At one point, we were sharing a mattress on the floor of a studio apartment because our bed got mouldy. We merged our bank accounts just to scrape together enough for groceries and keep a roof over our heads. Th...

Welcome to episode 41 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Today I sit down with Stefan Torres, a social media sensation who’s known for his cooking and food review videos as well as his outgoing and energetic nature. 

Over the past eight months, Stefan’s online presence has exploded, but his journey to get here is quite extreme to say the least. Certainly not just an overnight success.

Stefan opens up about his early years, slipping into the party and drug scene and eventually battling a 10-year addiction to ice. He sh...

A short clip from episode 40 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.

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Welcome to episode 40 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

I’m joined for the second time on the show, the fan favourite, Diogo Giglio – a man whose energy and positivity could brighten anyone’s day. 

Diogo shares stories from his childhood, reflecting on the difficult experience of being bullied and how those early challenges shaped him into the person he is today.

Our conversation dives into the realities of Diogo’s life as a business owner, where staying balanced can be tough, especially with the demands of work and family life. Dio...

Welcome to episode 39 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Our guest today is Oliver Cronin. Oliver is one of my best friends. We barely left each other during lockdown because we lived in the buildings next to each other. I had a little gym set up in my office. 

Oliver would come over every day on my lunch break to train. While we would train he would play the new music he created that morning. This was before he gained millions of followers online.

Oliver got signed to a major r...

This is a clip from episode 38 with James Dumoulin, the founder of The School Of Hard Knocks.

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Welcome to episode 38 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! 

Today’s guest is James Demoulin. Known for his incredible ability to extract life-changing insights from some of the wealthiest and most successful individuals on the planet, James shares a wealth of lessons he’s learned through his journey of interviewing these elite figures. 

In this episode, we explore some of the most profound takeaways from his conversations with the ultra-rich, touching on the principles that have guided their paths to success.

Key topics include:

Welcome to episode 37 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! 

I’m joined by independent author Paul Millerd, best known for his best-selling book The Pathless Path and his latest release Good Work. Paul’s story is one of courage, transformation, and redefining what it means to live a successful life.

After achieving everything he thought represented success, Paul realized it wasn’t truly fulfilling. In a bold move, he decided to “blow up” his conventional life and pursue writing—a choice that allowed him to find his version of "good work."

During our...

Welcome to episode 36 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! 

My guest today is Noah Rolette, one of the founders of Raw Dawg Run Club, a group that has taken the running world by storm. What began as a small, casual run among friends has quickly become one of the largest and most vibrant run clubs globally, known for its lively atmosphere and unique approach to fitness.

In this episode, Noah opens up about the journey he and his best friends went through—from sharing a cramped room at his parents’ house, moving into a sma...

Welcome to episode 35 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

We dive into the incredible story of Cru Mahoney today, a man whose extreme approach to life has made him stand out in today’s world. 

Cru has never touched alcohol, caffeine, drugs, or even supplements in his life, and he’s proud of it. In fact, a video of him discussing his "lame" lifestyle choices went viral, racking up 50 million views and turning him into a social media sensation.

What’s more, Cru has gone for a run every day for the...

Welcome to episode 34 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.

Today we sit down with my friend Ben Smith. Ben has an amazing story, spending a decade in the military, to working with some of the biggest music bands in the world like Rufus Du Sol, and so much more. His story is filled with highs and lows and I’m super inspired by him.

I’ve been spending the last week with Ben and hour by hour, I am blown away by some of the experiences he has had and some of the less...

Welcome to episode 33 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! 

We sit down with Alex Mihalcheon today, as he opens up about some of the most pivotal moments in his life. 

Alex shares how his parents’ divorce at 14 deeply affected him, sparking his lifelong journey with mental health. We dive into his decision to move from Canada to America during the COVID-19 pandemic—a bold move that transformed his life and mindset. 

Alex also talks candidly about the emotional toll of his recent breakup and how he’s navigating this challenging time. Thi...

Welcome to episode 32 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

I sit down with the lovely Lily Ford in this episode, a prominent voice in anti-vaping campaigns who’s been featured extensively on Australian news. 

Lily shares her raw and honest story of how she became addicted to vaping and the hidden traumas that fuelled it. We dive deep into the emotional and psychological effects of her addiction, uncovering that vaping was just the surface issue of a much larger battle with past trauma.

Lily also opens up about her transformative hea...

Welcome to episode 31 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Today, I sit down with two of my good friends, Jack Bloomfield and Will Phillips, for an open and honest two-hour roundtable discussion. We went deep on business, life, mindset, relationships and the different beliefs we've learned and onboarded throughout our journeys.

Jack and Will are both extremely successful young business owners however above all of that they are incredible individuals with unique perspectives on entrepreneurship, success, and the mental game behind it all. From navigating the ups and downs of business to personal...

Welcome to episode 30 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

I sit down with Timothy Smith today, the familiar face from Married at First Sight (MAFS), who shares a gripping and emotional journey that goes far beyond reality TV.

Tim opens up about a time in his life when he was involved in illegal activities, including flying a helicopter without a license and trafficking weed from Canada into the U.S. His risky decisions caught up with him, leading to his arrest and time behind bars. 

But the challenges didn’t sto...

Welcome to episode 29 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Today I’m joined by two of my really good friends, Jordan and Zac Stenmark, who are not just the largest twin male models in the world but also remarkable individuals with an inspiring story.

We dive into their sporty upbringing and the challenges they faced growing up with dyslexia. Jordan and Zac candidly share their experiences of being bullied at school for not being able to read, making school life a constant struggle. Jordan referred to these times in the episode as “terror”. Despit...

This is a moment captured from Episode 28 with CJ Bloomfield.

An awesome insight on regret. I learned something new from this.

Enjoy

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Welcome to episode 28 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! 

Wow, wow, wow… This episode is probably my favourite to date. 

I sit down with CJ Bloomfield, a man whose life story sounds like something straight out of a movie. CJ's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, going from a life immersed in crime and gang culture to being sentenced to 28 years in prison. However, fate had other plans for him—he served just 2 years after his two biggest charges were dropped.

But what CJ did with those 2 years is what makes...

Welcome to episode 27 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!

Today I sit down with Frank Greeff, a former chef turned tech entrepreneur who co-founded Realbase, a real estate marketing platform that was eventually sold for a staggering $180 million. Frank shares his remarkable journey, starting from his early days in the kitchen to building a successful tech company with his two brothers.

Highlights of the Episode:

This is a short clip from Episode 26 of The Pocket with our guest Kyle Hunt.

Very heart warming story about how he broke down when we went to visit his grandfather in hospital just moments before he passes away.

Full episode is out now!

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Welcome to episode 26 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! 

We're joined by Kyle Hunt today, whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Kyle was left at a stop sign at just 2 years old and found by a truck driver… I know that may be hard to believe but it happened. He also was in a police chase with his mum and step dad when he was 5 years old, just moments before he watched his parents go to jail, resulting in young Kyle to go back into foster care.

Kyle's early years were spe...

This is a clip from episode 24 of The Pocket Podcast.

Massive WOW moments in this... If you enjoy this clip be sure to check out the full episode below:

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