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The Muay Thai Podcast

Stories. Fighters. Muay Thai. Hosted by Matt Lucas, longtime Thailand insider and journalist, this podcast dives deep into the fight game — from behind-the-scenes gym life to building a career in the ring. Interviews with top fighters, coaches, and promoters. Sharp takes on scoring, strategy, and what it actually takes to make it in Muay Thai. New episodes every week.

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55:09

On Promoting: Muay Thai League's Nakia Wright

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/06/23

Muay Thai League promoter, Nakia Wright talks about putting together a show in Australia, how promoting works, and how fighters can get onto shows. Learn about the business of the sport.

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47:42

On Promoting: Italian Promoter/WBC Rep Max Baggio

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/06/08

Italian promoter and Muay Thai enthusiast, Max Baggio, talks about putting together shows in his home country. Baggio is invested in growing the sport from the ground up. He talks about matchmaking, production, and working with the WBC Muay Thai. Learn the business of the sport.

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42:36

On Promoting: Fairtex Fight Promotion With Prem...

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/04/28

Fairtex Fight Promotion promoter Prem Busarabavonwongs talks about creating matchups, production and having his show at the famed Lumpinee stadium. Learn the game from the inside.

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53:10

On Promoting: Ultrainstinct's Pako Jean-Michel

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/04/13

Bangkok promoter Pako talks about growing a small show in the heart of Thailand. Learn about his business model and why he's developing amateur Muay Thai in Thailand.

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46:10

On Promoting With Scott Kent Of Lion Fight

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/03/23

Lion Fight CEO and founder, Scott Kent talks about the importance of branding, the cost of putting on a fighter, and the importance of fighters promoting themselves. Learn the business of the sport to do business in the sport.

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01:02:36

Scoring And Refereeing With Pete Peterson

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/03/09

Internationally experience referee and judge, Pete Peterson talks about scoring, refereeing and continuing to educate Muay Thai coaches, trainers, and fighters. Peterson is part of North America's largest Muay Thai tournament, the TBA's. His experience runs deep and he shares what he's learned.

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43:23

Scoring And Refereeing With Olivier Coste

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/02/23

High level referee Olivier Coste officiates the biggest fights in Muay Thai. Center stage for ONE Championship the Frenchman talks about the pressure, the duty, and how he came to be a referee. Learn about the rules, learn about the responsibility, learn about the game.

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28:55

Scoring And Refereeing With Suputtra Khemthongkam/Peach

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/02/02

Muay Thai referee, Peach, talks about how she began working as an official and some of the ins and outs of working in the ring. She is one of the pioneers of female Muay Thai and female officiating in Thailand.

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01:07:17

Scoring Muay Thai with Elias Dolaptsis

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/01/21

ONE Championship referee and judge, Elias Dolaptsis talks about his time learning how to score and what scoring is. He notes when fighters and damaged and the importance of following a sense of duty. Learn more about scoring Muay Thai in this episode.

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33:38

2021 In Review

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2022/01/04

This episode goes over some of the highlights of the year and what was learned in this season of the podcast and my travels. Learn about statistics for Instagram, traveling to the states for seminars, the future of Muay Thai and more.

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38:05

Career Development: Muay Thai Producers with Bia

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/12/03

Bia has built a career in Muay Thai. The Thai began in graphics but when he began at the famed Max Muay Thai he acquired a host of new skills. He mc'd, photographed, created sounds and the design for the show. Bia then went on to work for GSV, one of the biggest Muay Thai companies to date. Learn how he built his career in Thailand

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51:58

Career Development: Muay Thai Creatives With Pari...

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/11/18

Photographer, journalist and Muay Thai story teller, Pari Aryafar talks about her career. She reveals how she began and how she's grown. She shares how she grew her career, traveled around the world and become internationally recognized.

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55:51

Career Development: Coaches With Charlie Cottone

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/11/03

8 Limbs Academy head trainer and gym owner talks about his development as a coach, what it means to be successful, and how to build skills to grow. Learn from the best!

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49:15

The History Of UK Muay Thai With Greg Wooton

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/10/06

Former Pro Muay Thai fighter, Greg Wooton talks about his storied career and the growth of UK Muay Thai.

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51:47

The History Of UK Muay Thai With Julie Kitchen

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/08/05

Former professional Muay Thai fighter, Julie Kitchen talks about her storied career. After capturing a host of titles she went on to have a successful post fight career. Kitchen talks about her journey and the way it's shaped UK Muay Thai.

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01:05:50

UK Muay Thai History With Tony Myers

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/07/21

Professor and Muay Thai expert, Tony Myers talks about the beginnings of officiating in Thailand and the growth of the sport in the UK. Myers has refereed throughout the country, cornered for high level athletes, and has produced a host of academic papers on the sport.

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01:05:50

The History Of UK Muay Thai With Damien Trainor

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/07/13

In the first part of our series on the history of the Muay Thai in the UK, Damien Trainor talks about his career and the legacy of K-Star gym. Learn about the sport and it's legacy.

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01:05:50

The Business Of Muay Thai With Liam Harrison

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/06/17

Liam “The Hitman” Harrison has built a successful career in Muay Thai. In this episode we talk about how he accomplished it. We go into the importance of fighting in Thailand, building a brand, networking and the importance of being a good person.

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01:05:50

Muay Thai Business With Chano Nurmakin CEO Of Fairtex

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/06/02

CEO of Fairtex Equipment in Bangplee Thailand talks about working for the company and in the Muay Thai industry for over 19 years. He talks about the importance of branding, product innovation, using fighters as brand ambassadors and the different sectors of the Muay Thai industry in Thailand.

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01:05:50

The Business Of Muay Thai With Patrick Rivera

The Muay Thai Podcast ·

2021/05/18

Valor Training Center owner, Patrick Rivera, gives some keys about the business of Muay Thai including: The Importance of Clarity, Congruency, Consistency Why Muay Thai is a sport and not a fight Adapting Coaching methods Having professionally trained coaches and fighters And how to grow the business of Muay Thai

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