🎙️ D8 Training Podcast Welcome to the D8 Training Podcast — where active parents and athletic kids come to build strength, resilience, and a winning mindset, both in the gym and in life. Whether you’re a parent wanting to lead by example or you’re supporting your child’s sporting journey, this show is your go-to resource for strength training, fitness over 40, and youth athletic development. Each episode dives into real, actionable advice on: - Strength training for kids, teens, and adults - ...
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De-mystifying all things fitness.
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Join Mack Plovie In The Dirt with featured industry guests as they discuss, dissect, and explain trending topics in the construction & mining industries. If you like learning about new technology, industry hot topics, business, heavy equipment, and anything dirt related for that matter. This podcast is worth a listen. Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media and check out our website for more! https://earthmoversmedia.com
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#31 Manifestation That Works: The Brain-Body Connection with Mindset Coach Cosmina (Cosi) Naum
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45:08In this powerful episode of the D8 Training Podcast, host Ann-Marie Antic sits down once again with Cosmina Naum, an Intuitive Mindset Coach, to explore the real science and practical steps behind manifestation. Whether you're new to the concept or already on a personal development journey, this episode unpacks how manifestation works—not as fluffy…
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Canada's Largest Collection of Vintage Equipment w/ Alex Burnett
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38:24Heavy Construction Heritage Society based in Devon, Alberta has the largest collection of vintage equipment that built the world around us as we know it. Mack sits down with Alex aka @burnoot to detail how the HCHS started, why they exist, what equipment they have, what they are doing to preserve it, how to volunteer/donate, and of course the big e…
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A simple approach to moving the body composition needle for summer
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Walking on Water with Amphibious Excavators w/ Shamus Oshea
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44:19How are amphibious excavators built? What application are they built for? On this episode Mack sits down with Shamus Oshea of Oshea Equipment to talk about amphibious excavators, the business of renting equipment, and more! Learn more about Oshea Equipment here http://osheaequipment.com/ or find Shamus on social media @osheaequipment Find Mack on s…
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#30 Fuel Your Life with Ann-Marie Antic: 10 Game-Changing Habits for Health, Energy & Happiness
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23:29In this powerful solo episode of the D8 Training Podcast, host Ann-Marie Antic shares her health and wellness habits that keep her feeling energised, strong, and mentally focused—even while juggling parenting, business, and life. Ann-Marie answers one of the most common questions she gets: "How do you stay healthy and fit all year round?" Spoiler a…
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Moving Dirt, the New Zealand Way w/ Mack Plovie
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56:04What is earthmoving and mining like in New Zealand? Well Mack travels around the world to find out. On this episode, Mack sits down with Richard Clark, Brand and Events manager with Terra Cat to talk all about Mack's adventures in New Zealand. We visit all the big dirt contractors and mining companies on both North, and South Island to learn about …
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#29 Injury Prevention & Resilience: Strength Coach Adam Pople on Athletic Performance & Recovery
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31:47In this insightful episode of the D8 Training Podcast, host Ann-Marie Antic sits down with Adam Pople, a highly experienced strength and conditioning coach, to explore the world of athletic development, injury prevention, and performance optimisation. With over 11 years of experience—including his current role with Adelaide United—Adam shares his j…
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Canada's Largest Heavy Equipment Auction w/ Mark McPyke & Rob Chappell
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52:33How BIG is Ritchie Brothers spring auction? Well on this episode, we find out! Mack sits down with Mark McPyke, Edmonton yard refurb manager, and Rob Chappell, Regional Sales Manager for Ritchie Brothers to talk all about Ritchie Bros big spring auction in Edmonton Alberta We learn about what it takes to move thousands of pieces of equipment throug…
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#28 Mastering Mental States: Briana Bowley on Turning Stress into Strength
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47:54In this empowering episode of the D8 Training Podcast, Ann-Marie Antic sits down with Briana Bowley, a dynamic nervous system and performance coach, to explore how our state of mind and body influence everything from athletic performance to business decisions. Briana shares how understanding your nervous system can be a total game-changer when hand…
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#27 From Symptoms to Solutions: Darren Tremaine's Guide to Naturopathy and Optimal Gut Health
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32:34Join Ann-Marie Antic in this enlightening episode of the D8 Training Podcast as she welcomes Darren Tremaine, a skilled naturopath who shares his journey and insights into the world of natural health. With a focus on gut health and its profound impact on overall well-being, Darren discusses the reasons people seek naturopathic care and the importan…
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100 Years of Caterpillar's Most Iconic Dozer, the D8 w/ Sam Meeker
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44:09Arguably Cat's most iconic dozer, the D8, turns 100 this year alongside Caterpillar. Mack sits down with Sam Meeker, market professional for medium track type tractors (D4-D8 size), to talk about the next gen D8 which so happens to be in production the year Caterpillar turns 100 years old as a company. You won't find a more genuine Cat guy than Sam…
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A quick overview of how it looks to add PT to your group membership on a recurring basis at RÓNIN
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#26 Flourishing Minds: Rachel Sanderson on Cultivating Self-Belief in Teens and Adults
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41:42Join Ann-Marie Antic in this engaging episode of the D8 Training Podcast as she welcomes the multifaceted Rachel Sanderson, a former politician, successful business owner, and founder of Flourish with Rachel. With a career spanning modelling, politics, and personal development, Rachel shares her invaluable insights on self-belief, resilience, and e…
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Hope this helps you take action today 😊
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#25 Ageless Athletes: Lyn Peake and Marlene Norton-Baker's Secrets to Sprinting Success in Your 70s
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40:09Join Ann-Marie Antic for a captivating episode of the D8 Training Podcast featuring the incredible Lyn Peake and Marlene Norton-Baker, two powerhouse athletes who continue to break records in their 70s! With decades of sprinting experience and numerous accolades, they share their inspiring journeys and the secrets behind their longevity and athleti…
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The magic pill explained!!
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RÓNIN OPEN 2025 #2
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Ep1 of an overview of our annual open event that starts in 2 weeks!
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Building Buckets and Engineering GET - Hensley Industries w/ Ryan Parker & Fred Duling
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48:40How are buckets designed and built? Mack sits down with Ryan Parker and Fred Duling of Hensley Industries to talk everything buckets and GET. They discuss the history of Hensley Industries, engineering/designing a bucket, what makes Hensley buckets unique, ground engaging tools (GET), metallurgy of GET, designing buckets for customer specific appli…
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#24 Evolving Your Training: Neven Antic's Blueprint for Lifelong Fitness Success
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34:16Join Ann-Marie Antic for an insightful episode of the D8 Training Podcast as she welcomes head coach and founder of D8 Training Neven Antic, a seasoned fitness coach with over 25 years of training experience. In this episode, Neven shares his journey and the evolution of his training philosophy, offering valuable insights into effective workout str…
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RÓNIN D8 history
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RÓNIN D11 - Training Phases 2025
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#23 Transforming Mindsets: Cosi Naum's Guide to Authentic Living
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35:53Get ready for an enlightening episode of the D8 Training Podcast! Join Ann-Marie Antic as she sits down with the inspiring Cosi Naum, a mindset coach and fitness enthusiast, who shares her incredible journey from bodybuilding competitor to empowering others through mindset transformation. In this episode, we explore: 🏋️♀️ The Bodybuilding Journey:…
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Eamonn and Stephen take some time to cover the training phases for 2025
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Why Companies Should Invest In Operator Training w/ Jay Collup
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54:57Why is operator training so important for the modern day earthmoving or mining company? I sit down with Jay Collup of Collup Enterprises to talk everything operator training. Jay has an incredible background working for Caterpillar at Tucson Proving Grounds and other Cat dealers, which has made him an incredible resource for companies looking to tr…
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Today our owner Eamonn discusses our model shift at RÓNIN and how we’re moving further away from the large group and more towards your success.
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Eamonn and Stephen chatting through the changes in workouts in RÓNIN D11
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#22 Rising Above: Lucinda Bueti's Journey from Injury to Inspiration
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40:46Get Ready for an Amazing Episode of the D8 Training Podcast! 🎉 Join Ann-Marie Antic as she chats with Lucinda Bueti, an incredible athlete who turned a tough situation into something amazing. 💪 Lucinda went from facing a serious injury to becoming a superstar on the Australian Gliders wheelchair basketball team. 🏀 Here's what you'll hear about in t…
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Manufacturing Equipment Attachments & Growing a Business w/ Ed Lingel
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52:01Mack sits down with Ed Lingel, President of Daequip Premium Attachments, to talk everything buckets and entrepreneurship. The episode details the Daequip story products they offer, how they work with customers to spec custom buckets, the new Daequip quick coupler, their new facility in Abbotsford, Dormel Roll off bins, where the company is headed, …
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#21 Dominate 2025: Ann-Marie Antic's Secrets to New Year's Resolution Success
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15:48Prepare for an empowering episode of the D8 Training Podcast! Join Ann-Marie Antic as she wraps up 2024 with a timely discussion on New Year's resolutions, focusing on health and fitness. Ann-Marie shares her personal formula for implementing habits and achieving goals that have brought her success and helped many clients at D8 Training. In this ep…
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Marketing a 40+ Year old Earthmoving Company w/ Aria Morgan
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48:50What is marketing and why should earthmoving contractors market themselves? Mack sits down with Aria Morgan, marketing director for Plateau Excavation, an earthmoving company based out of Kennesaw, Georgia. They cover everything marketing for earthmoving contractors, from where to start, what value social media provides, websites, generating conten…
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#20 Leading with Heart: Scott Miller's Path to Creating a Winning Athletics Culture
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43:33Prepare for an insightful episode of the D8 Training Podcast! Host Ann-Marie Antic sits down with Scott Miller, the dedicated 2022 Little Athletics SA President of the Year of Plympton Flyers, to explore the remarkable journey of transforming a local athletics club into a thriving community hub. Scott shares his experiences, challenges, and triumph…
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Setting the Standard in Winch Assisted Slope Work w/ Kelway Cox
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55:56Revolutionzing the logging industry many years ago, winch assisted logging has enabled contractors to harvest previous unreachable timber resources. On this episode, Mack sits down with Kelway Cox, President of Timbermax USA, to talk all about the Timbermax product. They cover how/where the idea for winch assist slope work started, the origin of Ti…
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#19 The Beam Queen's Return: Emma Nedov's Path from Retirement to Olympic Stage
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45:16Prepare for an empowering episode of the D8 Training Podcast! Ann-Marie Antic sits down with incredible Emma Nedov, an inspiring gymnast who defied the odds by qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus. Emma shares her remarkable journey of determination and resilience, offering insights into the mental and physica…
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Very simplistic reminder of how the simple things done well just works.
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Take action, reach out. We’re right here waiting.
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Little quick cast on coaching and how I’m slowly introducing new concepts to an already good gym to make it a great one 😊
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#18 Building Soccer Dreams: Neil Young's Journey from Premier League to Australian Academy
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40:42Get ready for an inspiring episode of the D8 Training Podcast! Host Ann-Marie Antic sits down with Neil Young, former Tottenham Hotspur player, Junior Technical Director at Cumberland United and founder of the Neil Young Football Academy. Neil’s story is one of passion and purpose, as he takes us from his days playing at the elite level in England …
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A quick cast discussing CrossFit (high) skills and where they fit in at RÓNIN
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Back in the saddle! Let’s talk about the early days of RÓNIN
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#17 From Corporate Chaos to Healing Harmony: Katie's Radiant Aura Revolution
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43:44Join us for an enlightening episode of the D8 Training Podcast as we welcome Katie Wong from Radiant Aura. Katie is a gifted practitioner specialising in kinesiology, reiki, soul regression therapy, and meditation. With over a decade of experience, Katie has been instrumental in helping individuals uncover blocks and limiting beliefs, guiding them …
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Mining More with Komatsu Electric Rope Shovels w/ Nicholas Voelz
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52:13Learn all about the largest earthmoving machines in the mining industry, the electric rope shovel! On this episode Mack sits down with Nicholas Voelz, Sr. Manager - ERS Product Management for Komatsu electric rope shovels. They dive into the history of the P&H rope shovel, current Komatsu ERS product line, application for rope shovels in mining, te…
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#16 The Heart of a Champion: Jesse Moore's Journey from South Australia to the Olympic Stage
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26:20Join us for an inspiring episode of the D8 Training Podcast as we chat with Jesse Moore, the first South Australian gymnast to qualify for the Olympics. Jesse shares his incredible journey from starting gymnastics at the age of six to becoming an Olympic finalist. In this episode, we explore: The Olympic Experience: Jesse talks about the surreal ex…
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#15 Journey to Wellness: Emma’s Insights on Recovery Tools like Salt Therapy and Saunas at Smart Recovery and Wellness
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20:37Join us for an enlightening episode of the D8 Training Podcast as we chat with Emma Rothe from the Smart Recovery and Wellness Centre. Emma shares her expertise on a variety of holistic treatments aimed at enhancing both physical and mental health. Discover the benefits of: Salt Therapy: Learn about the different salt rooms available and how they c…
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#14 Jess Stenson's Inspiring Path: Marathon Mastery, Motherhood, and Motivation
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35:26Join us for an inspiring episode of the D8 Training Podcast as we sit down with Jess Stenson, a three-time Olympian, Commonwealth Gold Medalist and Australia's top finisher in the women's marathon at the recent Paris Olympics. In this episode, Jess opens up about her incredible journey through professional sports, motherhood, and overcoming persona…
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#13 Muscle Matters with Neven Antic: Building Strength, Confidence, and Community
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31:00In this episode, we deep dive with Neven Antic, D8 Training head trainer & founder into the world of strength training and its myriad benefits. From building muscle to boosting mental health, Neven shares his expertise and answers listener questions about everything from gym workouts to at-home exercises. Tune in to discover: The importance of cons…
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#12 Ann-Marie Antic's Fitness Philosophy: Motivation, Habits and Health
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19:02In her first solo episode, Ann-Marie Antic takes listeners on a heartfelt journey into the personal motivations behind her dedication to training and how she maintains her fitness habits. Ann-Marie delves into: Top 5 Reasons for Training: Longevity, physical appearance and confidence, setting an example for her kids, mental well-being and indulging…
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Telling a Story with Construction Dioramas & Boardroom Tables w/ Ryan Haasen
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34:58On this episode Mack sits down with Ryan Haasen of Civil Craft Studio to talk all about how Ryan designs, builds, and delivers the incredible board room table dioramas he is most well known for. Ryan has a long history in both construction and building things with his hands, originally starting wood working he soon found himself building constructi…
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#11 Leading the Scrum with Dean Mumm: Rugby, Resilience, and Research
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38:38Join us for an inspiring episode of the D8 Training Podcast as we sit down with Dean Mumm, a former Australian rugby player who captained the Wallabies. In this episode, Dean shares his journey through professional sports, leadership, and personal challenges. We delve into: Achievements and Memorable Moments: Reflecting on the standout moments of h…
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#10 Navigating Menopause with Megan Hayward: Insights, Support, and Strength Training
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43:36Join us for an enlightening episode of the D8 Training Podcast as we sit down with Megan from Mimi Moon Meno to discuss the often-overlooked topic of menopause and perimenopause. Megan shares her personal journey and professional insights to help women navigate this significant life transition with confidence and support. In this episode, we cover:…
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