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Real conversations – The work behind changeThe Next Level Guy Podcast is a series of real conversations with people who've done the work — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We explore how change actually happens, without scripts, shortcuts, or performance.What this show actually isThis isn't motivation.It's orientation.Each episode explores how men build:clarity when they feel stuck or overwhelmedstrength without burning out or numbing outdirection when life feels noisy or unfocusedThe conversations are grounded, practical, and rooted in real experience — not theory or internet optimisation.If you're looking for something calm, useful, and honest, you're in the right place.The conversationsYou'll hear from:athletes and coachescreators and thinkerscraftspeople, professionals, and everyday men who've rebuilt themselvesSome guests are well known.Others are quietly impressive.What matters isn't status — it's whether their lessons hold up in real life.
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Signup to Generate a PitchReal conversations, The work behind changeThe Next Level Guy Podcast is a series of real conversations with people who've done the work, physically, mentally, and emotionally. We explore how change actually happens, without scripts, shortcuts, or performance. What this show actually isThis isn't motivation. It's orientation.
The Next Level Guy Show is hosted by Ian Dawson Mackay. The show has published 260 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "I Didn't Ring the Bell, Caleb Watson on What Discipline Does When the Fight Is Over" (30 September 2026, 71 minutes), "Stop Being a Spectator in Your Own Life, Izzie Miller on What Actually Changes People" (15 July 2026, 93 minutes), and "Have I Done Enough?, Richard Whitehead MBE on Gold Medals, Grief, and What Drives a Man to Keep Going" (9 July 2026, 98 minutes).
The Next Level Guy Show publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 85 minutes across 260 episodes.
Booking probability for The Next Level Guy Show is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Next Level Guy Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Next Level Guy Show's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Next Level Guy Show are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. The Next Level Guy Show has an education audience.
Ian Dawson Mackay hosts The Next Level Guy Show, an education podcast with 260 episodes published.
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I recorded an episode this week that stayed with me long after we stopped recording. I sat down with James K. Ellis , a clinical psychologist known as The Loneliness Doctor, and we talked about something a lot of men...
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From Self-Doubt to World Stage: Andy Black on Pressure, Purpose & Progress "What if the people hyping you up are the very reason you're stuck? You don't need hype — you need people honest enough to tell you when you can...
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Michael "The Monster" Todd: Faith, Grit & Finding Your Way Back " Mediocrity disgusts me. Being normal never made sense ." — Michael "The Monster" Todd 🎙️ Meet Michael "The Monster" Todd — world champion arm wrestler...
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The White Belt in Your Head: Overcoming Self-Doubt at Every Level " You can't have negative self-talk while someone's trying to strangle you ." — Daniel Schuardt Level Up with the show-notes at...
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BJJ Ain't that hard; Stop over-complicating it! " BJJ isn't that hard — people just make it hard by chasing fluff. If you focus on movement and fundamentals, everything else falls into place ." What if Brazilian...
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The Shepherd's Code: Leadership, Legacy, and Life with Working Dogs 💬 "They're not forced to work — they live for it. A dog without purpose isn't happy, and I don't think people are any different." Level Up with the...
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Your Therapist Won't Tell You These Mental Health Secrets! " What if the emotions you're avoiding—anger, shame, anxiety—aren't the problem... but the key to your healing? " Level up your emotional journey with the...
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