The Black Diamond Adventures Podcast

Grit, Gloves, and Growth: Rob’s Journey to the Ring

Everyone talks about the fight night. No one talks about what it takes to get there. My mate Rob decided to step into the ring, and along the way he learned more about himself than he ever expected. This chat is about discipline, fear, courage, and why sometimes the hardest battles are the ones inside your own head.

Life-saving Heart Transplant - Cameron Butcher

Episode Description In this episode we sit down with Cameron Butcher, one of our former trainees whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Last year, Cameron had to step away from Black Diamond to undergo a life-saving heart transplant. What followed was a story of immense courage, resilience, and recovery.Today, Cameron is not only back on his feet but thriving as a competitive road and mountain bike cyclist — a true testament to his drive and determination. He shares openly about the challenges he faced, the mindset that carried him through, and the perspective he’s gained on life, work, and the outdoors.Cameron’s journey is a powerful reminder of what it means to push through adversity, lean on your community, and discover new strength on the other side.

58 Half Marathons in 58 Days with Jack Buckley

Jack Buckley is running 58 half marathons in 58 days in memory of his mum, raising money for the Stroke Foundation. He popped in to the studio on day 27 and opened up about grief, resilience, and the search for purpose through struggle. His journey is raw, inspiring, and a reminder of the strength we can find when we run for something bigger than ourselves.

S2 Ep4 - Trainee Georgia's Plog

On this episode of the Black Diamond Trainee Plog series we are joined by trainee Georgia. Coming to the end of her first year as a Black Diamond Trainee, Georgia reviews her year as part of the Black Diamond team and recalls the highs, lows, lessons learned and mistakes made. Join the hosts Rob, Connor and Big T and special guest Gerogia to find out more!  

S2 Ep3 - Trainee Maeve's Plog

On this episode of the Black Diamond Trainee Plog series we are joined by trainee Maeve. Coming to the end of her first year as a Black Diamond Trainee, Maeve reviews her year as part of the Black Diamond team and recalls the highs, lows, lessons learned and mistakes made. Join the hosts Rob, Connor and Big T and special guest Maeve to find out more!