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Benny Drohan Podcast

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Fighting stories of resilience, redemption, and mental health. Shit hands. Wild turns. Brutal setbacks. Big wins. Impact that inspires big moves. I’ve lived it. Over 30 years battling shame, addiction and self-destruction. Now I share stories of people who kept fighting when life tried to break them. Believing in themselves when no one else did. Even when they were at war with their own mind. 🥊 S... more

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For someone to willingly step into a cage and fight another man… something’s not normal.

You’re either wired differently… or there’s a deeper reason driving it.

This week on the pod, I sit down with Luke Howard.

An OG Aussie MMA fighter who was fi... more

From East Auckland Street violence and not expecting to make it past 21 to building Bali’s toughest fight club.

Mike Ikilei, founder of Soma Fight Club, opens up about growing up comfortable with violence, the moment a gym pulled him back from the e... more

Locky Tinhla grew up mixed-race with a violent, racist father before going on to fight bare-knuckle in Myanmar, inside the world’s most brutal combat sport.

He opens up about the impact that environment had on his identity and mental health, how ear... more

Nick “Special K” Kara is an OG fighting legend, a world-champion kickboxer whose journey from Melbourne street fights to the wild underbelly of Pattaya, Thailand, and the UFC’s Ultimate Fighter, is one of the wildest and jaw-dropping stories you’ll e... more

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Luke Howard
Aussie MMA OG, boxing coach in Bali
Soma Man, Bali
Episode: The Dark Psychology of Fighters | Luke Howard
Mike Ikilei
Founder of Soma Fight Club
Soma Fight Club
Episode: From Street Violence to Bali’s Toughest Fight Club | Mike Ikilei
Locky Tinhla
Australia's only bare-knuckle Lethwei fighter
Self/Professional fighter
Episode: He Fights in the Most Brutal Sport on Earth | Locky Tinhla
Nick Kara
A world champion kickboxer with a reputation for partying and a tumultuous life story
Episode: Street Fights to the Underworld’s Hit List | Nick “Special K” Kara
Paul Watkins
Endurance athlete and adventurer, known for challenging himself in extreme conditions.
Episode: Near Death: Surviving 8 Days Alone in the Arctic
Tom Varga
Co-founder of cannabis cultivation company Green Farmers
Green Farmers
Episode: Inside Australia’s 4,000sqm Top Secret Weed Farm
Dr. John Tickell
An oncologist and author with significant expertise in chronic disease prevention.
Episode: He Beat Terminal Cancer. Then Exposed a Deadly Lie
Gaz Wright
Former gang member turned breathwork facilitator
Episode: The INSANE Untold Story of Former Gang Boss Gaz Wright
Archie Thompson
Former Australian professional football player, known for scoring 13 goals in a single match.
Socceroos, Melbourne Victory
Episode: He Smashed Football’s Wildest Record. Then Got Cut

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Peter Kelly
One of the hosts, bringing personal insights and facilitating deep conversations around resilience, mental health, and redemption.
Ben Drohan
Co-host known for engaging storytelling and a focus on mental health advocacy through personal narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Super interesting interviews

    Love the way Ben and Pete unpack and learn from the interviewee. Great show worth a listen and follow. Fab!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rebeka.may
    Australia7 months ago
  • Elite podcast

    The boys always have great sites and get some great guess on board keep up the good work boys. See you at the top!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Ph1l
    Australia2 years ago
  • Elect projects

    Great work guys love the content, look forward to each Wednesday

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lishmull
    Australia3 years ago
  • Zone electrical

    Great quality podcast inspirational , informative and entertaining! The boys are very talented and generous with helping others and giving back

    Look forward to every episode every week.

    Well done boys keep up the amazing podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iloveswimmingandrunning
    Australia3 years ago
  • Fire pod 🔥💯

    Australia's number one podcast let’s go 🚀 the boys landing some incredible guests, loving the variety.

    Keep killing it lads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roger J Green
    Australia3 years ago

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From Street Violence to Bali’s Toughest Fight Club | Mike Ikilei
Q: How do you manage growth and maintain culture across a global network of gyms and fighters?
Mike emphasizes trust in his partners, the importance of hands-on leadership, and a deliberate branding approach that balances a strong exterior with a soulful, people-centric core.
From Street Violence to Bali’s Toughest Fight Club | Mike Ikilei
Q: What led you to start Soma Fight Club, and how did the vision compare to what it became?
He explains that Soma was born from a need to create a home for diverse cultures, a place shaped by love and respect, and later anchored in a gritty but welcoming aesthetic that emphasized community more than competition.
The Truth About My Life As a Sex Worker
Q: How has your experience in the sex industry shaped your perspective on mental health?
My experiences have taught me a lot about the importance of mental health, especially in dealing with bipolar disorder and the public perception of my past.
The Truth About My Life As a Sex Worker
Q: What would you say is the thing that still haunts you today the most?
I wouldn't say haunt me because I would do it all again. I really enjoyed the job, but I struggle with the repercussions of being so public about it.
He Beat Terminal Cancer. Then Exposed a Deadly Lie
Q: What kills the same number of people every three days?
Guns and cigarettes.

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Recent guests on Benny Drohan Podcast include:

1. Luke Howard
2. Mike Ikilei
3. Locky Tinhla
4. Nick Kara
5. Paul Watkins
6. Tom Varga
7. Dr. John Tickell
8. Gaz Wright

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