M26 FIT Podcast
Welcome to M26Fit, the podcast that powers your spirit, mind, and body. Host Magnus Olson dives into powerful stories and strategies from top athletes, health experts, and everyday warriors.
Our goal is To inspire and challenge you to become the strongest, fittest, and healthiest version of yourself inside and out.
Episodes
85 episodes
Dyslexic. Failed Year 10 Three Times. Speaks 4 Languages. Built a Mental Health App. How?
Nothing was enough.Not the deep sea. Not Saudi Arabia. Not the addiction. Not the depression. Not the moments that nearly broke him completely.Scott Soutter grew up hard in Mount Isa. Failed Year 10 three times. Dyslexic. Worked t...
The Australian Viking Who Lost Everything… Then Rebuilt Himself in the Arctic
There’s a version of every man that gets built through comfort… and then there’s the version forged through pain.In this episode of the M26 Fit Podcast, Magnus sits down with Lex Riley, known as the Australian Viking, a former soldier w...
He was Born Into a Billion-Dollar Legacy… But Nothing Was Given
Being born into success doesn’t guarantee anything.In fact, sometimes it means the opposite.In this episode of the M26 Fit Podcast, Magnus Olson sits down with Jack Hutchinson, fifth generation of Hutchies, Australia’s largest pri...
The Story of Big Pete Irish - Fighter - Actor - Champion Arm Wrestler
War changes a man.But what happens when the war follows you home?In this powerful episode of the M26Fit Podcast, Magnus Olson sits down with Pete O’Hanlon, known to many as “Big Pete Irish,” a former Australian infantry soldier ...
Compatibility vs Chemistry: Your Relationship Affects Your Health More Than You Think
In this episode of the M26FIT Podcast we explore a powerful idea that is often overlooked in the world of health, performance and longevity.Your relationships.Most people understand the habits required to build a strong body. We...
Who Are You When Your Identity Disappears?
What happens when the role that defined you disappears?For years, Shaun Barry lived inside structure, discipline and high-risk environments. Combat engineer. Platoon commander. Explosives expert.The uniform gave clarity.The...
Special Forces Commando to Buddhist Monk: Redefining Strength Under Pressure with Paul Cale
This man who has lived at both extremes of human experience, elite combat and deep spiritual discipline.Paul Cale is a former Australian Special Forces commando, a black belt across eight martial arts, and the architect of the Australia...
From the Edge of Jail to Saving Kids’ Lives, Turning At-Risk Boys into Better Men
In this powerful and confronting conversation, I sit down with Brenden Wilkins, former footy player, strength coach, gym owner, and founder of Teens Take Control, one of the Sunshine Coast’s most impactful youth programs.Brenden grew up ...
In Between Who I Was and Who I Am | Alex Terrey and Magnus Olson
When Life Looks Good but Feels WrongAlex Terrey & Magnus Olson explore Identity, Purpose, Wellness & Authentic LivingLife can look great on the outside, success, achievement, relationships, status, but still feel off. In...
The Miracle Man
I’ve interviewed World Champions, Olympians, Elite Fighters, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders from all walks of life.But Michael Crossland isn’t just another guest.He’s a miracle.A man who was never meant to survive.A man who ...
When The Mission Ends, Who Are You Then? Lessons From Former Special Forces Commando
In this episode of the M26FIT Podcast, host Magnus Olson sits down with Tim Webb, a former Special Forces Commando and SASR operator, a man who has spent years operating in environments where pressure is relentless, decisions are immediate, and...
From Marathons to Longevity: Daily Fitness Secrets of a Running Legend
Step inside the mind of five-time marathon champion Pat Carroll OAM, as he joins Magnus Olson for a powerful and inspiring conversation on the M26 Fit podcast. Pat unpacks his unexpected entry into distance running, the mindset that...
From Refugee to Gym Empire: The Man Who Built Muscle Garden
This is the story of a man who went from a refugee camp in Africa to building one of Queensland’s most community-driven fitness cultures, Kay Nyenuh’s had a dream and through sheer grit, discipline, faith and relentless belief proving what’s po...
Podcast at 3,000 Feet - World Record Attempt Sea to Summit
Recorded mid-air in the world’s first helicopter podcast, this M26 Fit episode takes you above the clouds with high-altitude mountaineer Oliver Foran. From scaling some of the world’s tallest peaks to battling depression and loss, Oliver’s stor...
10 Metres, One Chance - Inside the Mind of a World Champion
10 Meters, One Chance - Inside The Mind of a Champion with Cassiel Rousseau & Duncan ArmstrongIn Episode #70 M26FIT Host Magnus Olson is joined by Olympic legend Duncan Armstrong as co-host, bringing another level of insight an...
What Extreme Pressure Reveals About Who You Really Are
He’s been a soldier, a paramedic on the frontlines, a firefighter, and a mines-rescue specialist. Ray Carson has walked through war zones, led missions in some of the most dangerous places on earth, and stared down life-and-death moments most o...
Fame - Drugs and a Comeback Built on Faith | Duncan Armstrong
Fame - Drugs and a Comeback Built on Faith | Duncan ArmstrongIn this powerful conversation Magnus Olson had the honour to sit down with one of Australia’s most iconic athletes, Duncan Armstrong, Olympic Champion, World Record Breaker, an...
The $2 Million Loss That Changed His Life Forever
Former Australian Federal Police officer Gary Fahey lived a life most could only imagine. From serving as the personal bodyguard to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, to leading elite Australian Federal Police operations, Gary was on top of the ...
The Brutal Truth About Life After NRL - Ben Cross
Ben Cross is a man who has lived the highs and lows of elite sport, from State of Origin battles to the brutal grind of the NRL and English Super League. Known as “The Boss” for his fearless, no-nonsense style, Ben carved out a career built on ...
Why You’re Aging Faster Than You Should Be | Richard Game Reveals the Truth
In this episode we focus on high-performance functional health, biohacking, with the founder of Evolved Health Richard Game to uncover what it really takes to live longer, move better, and feel unstoppable.Magnus Olson and Richard discu...
From Olympic Silver to Near Death….. and The Bounce Back
From Olympic Silver in 2000 to Cirque du Soleil, and from personal hardship to powerful advocacy, Ji Wallace’s story is one of gravity-defying resilience.In this exclusive interview, Magnus Olson sits down with Ji who opens up about the ...
From the Stage to the Start Line | Andrew Szumouseki on Triathlon, Music & Mindset after 50
On Episode #63 of the M26Fit Podcast, Magnus Olson sits down with a man who lives and breathes performance, in both body and soul.Andrew Szumowski is a triathlete, musician, and everyday warrior who proves that age is no barrier to passi...
He Was Counted Out. Then He Came Back and Broke a World Record
What happens when life knocks you flat and everyone writes you off?If you’re Ian “Powerhouse” Jacobs, you make a comeback, and break a Guinness World Record at 39 years old, after already being a 3-time World Champion.In this jaw-...
Hormones, Bio Hacking, Longevity and Strength over 40
M26FIT Host Magnus Olson sits down with Dr. Simon Baarbé to expose the truth about men’s health over 40, from declining testosterone and hidden hormonal imbalances to breakthrough strategies in longevity, performance, and mental resilience.&nbs...
From NRL Star to Mental Health Warrior | Dan Hunt’s Fight Beyond the Field
What happens when the biggest opponent isn’t across the field, but inside your own mind?Dan Hunt played 150+ games at the highest level in rugby league. But his toughest battle came in silence, when the lights went out, the crowd ...