Welcome to Episode 1 of The Champ & Contender Podcast—the ultimate podcast where sports, music, and personal growth collide! In this exciting debut episode, hosts Fabian Collymore, a former Great Britain athlete, and Joseph J. Jones, a rising music star and singer-songwriter, share their inspiring stories from the world of elite sports and the music industry.

🏆 Fabian Collymore takes us behind the scenes of his journey as a GB athlete, opening up about the highs and lows of competing at the top, the lessons he’s learned, and how he’s transitioned from the world of sport to becoming a mentor for others striving for greatness. Whether you're a sports fan or someone looking to build resilience, Fabian’s story is full of motivation.

🎤 Joseph J. Jones dives deep into his experience as a rising music star in the competitive world of music. He talks about the challenges of the music industry, his creative process, and how he stays passionate while chasing his dreams. If you’re a music lover or aspiring artist, Joseph’s insights are sure to inspire. This podcast is for anyone striving to reach their goals, whether you’re a sports fan, a music enthusiast, or someone on a journey of self-improvement. The Champ & Contender Podcast celebrates the journey of those who’ve achieved success (champions) and those who are still rising (contenders), proving that anyone can be a champion at any stage of life.

🔑 Key Topics in This Episode:

Fabian Collymore’s experiences as a Great Britain athlete

The mental toughness required to succeed in elite sports

Joseph J. Jones’ journey as a singer-songwriter and the challenges of the music industry Resilience, passion, and the power of personal growth

The deeper meaning behind being a champion and a contender

Whether you're chasing your dreams in sports, music, or simply looking for inspiration, this podcast will give you the tools and mindset you need to succeed.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - About Us

01:14 - Idea of the Podcast

01:53 - Fabian's Athletics Career

05:00 - Linford Christie Story !!!

06:41 - Earning Money in Track And Field ?

08:50 - Peak Age As An Athlete ?

09:25 - Defining Moment in Career

11:03 - I wish my mentality was ...

11:38 - Believing in yourself

12:10 - When did the great Britain dream go

14:30 - Change of mindset

15:30 - Injuries

16:39 - Training

17:53 - The podcast that helps with running long distance

18:20 - Post Career Work

19:05 - Joseph J. Jones Career how it started

20:53 - Singing In Class

22:30 - Family Of Music

23:00 - Mr Ward introduction to the music industry

25:20 - Age of 14 playing in Ronnie Scott's

26:35 - The Sony Music Story

28:30 - Writing with simply Red

32:00 - How the name came about Joseph J Jones

34:00 - Getting signed

36:50 - Writing process

39:13 - New Music Coming Soon

43:29 - Feeling Like I Failed

44:41 - David Sneddon

48:00 - Advice For Artist

52:16 - Singing Live

53:42 - West Ham

57:10 - Arsenal