The MindSets Podcast

Angus Cook

Welcome to the MindSets Podcast, your new favourite sports and fitness podcast hosted by Angus and Charles! We keep you up to date with the latest sports new, controversial hot takes from our listeners and expert advice that will absolutely help you with your own sports performance! Oh AND we have a laugh the entire time even before we round each episode off with an interactive game. If you loved watch A Question of Sport or A League of Their Own, you'll love this!

  1. 2 days ago

    Hot Takes on Josh Kerr, The Tour De France & More | MindSets Podcast | Episode 97

    Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! This week we're joined once again by The Diet Starts Monday Podcast and Roscoe Carter-Johnson for another sports-filled collaboration, breaking down what might just be the craziest summer in sporting history. We kick things off with another packed edition of 2 Minute Sports News... although, as always, it ends up being a little longer! This week we cover some of the biggest sporting stories from around the world, including: 🏃 Josh Kerr's attempt to break the legendary four-minute mile world record, and what his performance means heading into the championship season. 🚴 The latest from the Tour de France, with Tadej Pogačar continuing to cement his place among cycling's all-time greats. 🎾 The biggest talking points from Wimbledon, including the standout performances from this year's Championships. ⚽ The latest developments from the FIFA World Cup, with the tournament beginning to take shape. 🏊 Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand claiming victory at the London T100 Triathlon, showcasing why they're among the very best endurance athletes in the world. ⛳ Ryan Fox's brilliant victory at The Open Championship, becoming the first New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug since Sir Bob Charles. 🥇 The Commonwealth Games, including Jake Whitehouse's historic medal, becoming the first English gymnast to win a medal in his event at the Games. 🏎️ Formula 1, where Kimi Antonelli continues his incredible rookie season with another Grand Prix victory, while Lando Norris returns to the top step to reignite the championship fight. 🏏 Cricket, as Joe Root emerges as a leading candidate to become England's next Test captain following another remarkable run of form. Along the way we discuss the wider stories behind the headlines, debate the biggest performances of the summer, and ask whether we've ever witnessed such an incredible period across so many different sports at the same time. Whether you're a fan of endurance sport, Formula 1, football, tennis, golf, cricket or simply love keeping up with the biggest stories in world sport, there's something in this episode for everyone. 🎙️ Hosted by Angus Cook & Roscoe Carter-Johnson 🎧 Listen Everywhere:https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast 📸 Follow MindSets: MindSets Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast/ Angus Cookhttps://www.instagram.com/anguscook/ The Diet Starts Monday Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/dietstartsmonday_podcast/ Roscoe Carter-Johnsonhttps://www.instagram.com/roscoe_carter/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast 📩 Business Enquiriesmindsetspod@gmail.com 🤝 Official Partners Hystyle Clothinghttps://www.hystyleclo.com Use code MINDSET15 for 15% OFF #MindSetsPodcast #SportsPodcast #JoshKerr #TourDeFrance #TadejPogacar #Wimbledon #FIFAWorldCup #LondonT100 #MattHauser #CassandreBeaugrand #TheOpen #RyanFox #CommonwealthGames #Gymnastics #Formula1 #KimiAntonelli #LandoNorris #JoeRoot #Cricket #EnduranceSports #Triathlon #Cycling #Football #Tennis #Golf

  2. 9 Jul

    Tadej Pogačar's Training Secrets | MindSets Podcast | Episode 96

    Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! This week we're taking a deep dive into one of the greatest cyclists of the modern era:  Tadej Pogačar We kick things off by introducing the Slovenian superstar, breaking down who he is, why he's dominating professional cycling, and why so many people are already comparing him to the greatest riders in history. Next up is another quick-fire 2 Minute Sports News. We're once again covering the biggest stories from around the sporting world this week. From major headlines to standout performances, it's everything you need to get up to speed before diving back into the main episode. Returning to Tadej Pogačar, we discuss his incredible recent performances before exploring one of the biggest questions in endurance sport: how does the world's best cyclist actually train? Using confirmed insights from members of UAE Team Emirates-XRG and trusted industry sources, we break down: The foundations of Pogačar's off-season training. His aerobic base and Zone 2 philosophy. How his training evolves as he approaches the Tour de France. The specific sessions and principles used during his Tour preparation. What endurance athletes from every sport can learn from the way he trains. We separate fact from fiction, diving into the latest research and insider information to build the clearest picture yet of the training behind one of cycling's most dominant athletes. Grinds My Gears returns! This week's edition keeps the cycling theme alive as Angus shares why he might just be the biggest cycling noob in the UK, leading to plenty of laughs, debate and questionable decision-making. To finish the episode, it's time for another brand new game. This week, Angus and Charles put their cycling knowledge to the test in a Tour de France quiz, guessing everything from bike weights and nutrition to Tour records and incredible facts from the world's biggest bike race. Whether you're a cycling fanatic, an endurance athlete, or simply fascinated by what it takes to become the very best in the world, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎙️ Hosted by Angus Cook & Charles Ingell 🎧 Listen Everywhere:https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast 📸 Follow MindSets:MindSets Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast/ Angus Cookhttps://www.instagram.com/anguscook/ Charles Ingellhttps://www.instagram.com/chucks_life_/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast 📩 Business Enquiriesmindsetspod@gmail.com 🤝 Official PartnersHystyle Clothinghttps://www.hystyleclo.com Use code MINDSET15 for 15% OFF #MindSetsPodcast #TadejPogacar #TourDeFrance #Cycling #RoadCycling #EnduranceTraining #SportsScience #Zone2 #UAETeamEmirates #Training #VO2Max #SportsPodcast #YellowJersey #CyclingTraining #Podcast

  3. 2 Jul

    Eivind Vold 's 2:39 Marathon & 162.5kg Bench Press | MindSets Podcast | Episode 95

    Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! In this episode we cover: We kick things off with another quick-fire 2 Minute Sports News, covering the biggest stories from around the sporting world this week. From major headlines to standout performances, it's everything you need to get up to speed before diving into the main episode. This week's main discussion focuses on Eivind and Jon Amund Vold—two of Norway's most accomplished marathon kayakers. Following their recent appearance on the Untapped Podcast, we take a much deeper look into their careers, achievements and, most importantly, how they actually train. We explore: Their biggest international achievements.Their remarkable journeys back to elite sport after cancer.The incredible combination of endurance and strength they've developed.Norwegian endurance culture and training philosophy.What marathon kayaking really involves (and why it's far tougher than most people realise).The lessons other athletes can learn from the way they train.Along the way, we also fill in some of the gaps left untouched elsewhere, adding our own research and insights into what makes the Vold brothers such fascinating athletes. Grinds My Gears returns! This week both Angus and Charles have their own stories to share, leading to plenty of debate, laughs and a few frustrations along the way. To finish the episode, it's another brand new game. Angus and Charles each secretly choose an athlete, and the other has just 10 yes-or-no questions to work out who it is. Can you beat us to it? Whether you're interested in elite endurance training, Norwegian sporting culture, inspiring comeback stories or simply enjoy hearing two mates discuss the biggest topics in sport, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎙️ Hosted by Angus Cook & Charles Ingell 🎧 Listen Everywhere:https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast 📸 Follow MindSets: MindSets Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast Angus Cookhttps://www.instagram.com/anguscook Charles Ingellhttps://www.instagram.com/chucks_life_ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast 📩 Business Enquiriesmindsetspod@gmail.com 🤝 Official Partners Hystyle Clothinghttps://www.hystyleclo.com Use code MINDSET15 for 15% OFF HysoxsPodiumChasrChapters 00:00 – Intro02:XX – 2 Minute Sports NewsXX:XX – The Vold BrothersXX:XX – Grinds My GearsXX:XX – The Game (Guess the Athlete)XX:XX – Wrap Up

  4. 24 Jun

    The Stories You Didn't Hear From The Hyrox World Championships | MindSets Podcast| Episode 94

    Welcome back to The MindSets Podcast! In this episode we cover: SPORTS NEWS This week, we kick things off with the latest sports news from around the world, including updates from the FIFA Club World Cup, athletics, golf, and some of the biggest stories making headlines across the sporting landscape. SECRETS OF WORLD CHAMPS The main topic of today's episode is a full debrief of the 2026 HYROX World Championships in Stockholm. Having attended the event in person, Angus shares first-hand insights from inside the arena, providing context and analysis that wasn't available on the livestream. We break down every elite race, discussing the performances, key moments, controversial incidents, penalties, judging decisions, and some of the behind-the-scenes conversations that were taking place throughout the weekend. From the winners and standout performances to the incidents that had athletes, coaches, and spectators talking, we explore what really happened in Stockholm and why certain decisions were made while others left people scratching their heads. GRINDS MY GEARS After the World Championship debrief, we move into our usual "Grinds My Gears" segment, where a number of HYROX-related frustrations make an appearance alongside a few submissions from outside the world of fitness. THE GAME To finish the episode, Charles puts Angus through a game of "This or That", where he must repeatedly choose between elite athletes from a variety of sports. One athlete survives each round and advances to face the next challenger until we discover who Angus would most like to spend a one-hour training session with. Whether you followed every second of the HYROX World Championships or simply want to hear some of the stories and discussions that didn't make it onto the livestream, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 🎙️ Hosted by Angus Cook & Charles Ingell 🎧 Listen Everywhere: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast⁠ 📸 Follow MindSets: MindSets Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast⁠ Angus Cook: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anguscook⁠ Charles Ingell: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chucks_life_⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast⁠ 📩 Business Enquiries: ⁠mindsetspod@gmail.com⁠ 🤝 Official Partners: Hystyle Clothing ⁠https://www.hystyleclo.com⁠ Use code MINDSET15 for 15% OFF Hysoxs PodiumChasr Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Sports News 07:30 - Hyrox World Champs Debrief 47:45 - Grinds My Gears 58:46 - The Game (This or That) 1:11:05 - Wrap Up #HYROX #HYROXWorldChampionships #Stockholm2026 #HYROXStockholm #HybridAthlete #FitnessPodcast #SportsPodcast #FunctionalFitness #WorldChampionships #HYROXRacing #TheMindSetsPodcast #FitnessDebate #HybridTraining

  5. 17 Jun

    HYROX Vs. CrossFit: Settling the Debate | MindSets Podcast | Episode 93

    Want to sponsor the podcast? Send us an email at:mindsetspod@gmail.comThis week on The MindSets Podcast, we kick things off with the latest sports news, covering standout hurdles performances, the biggest stories from the FIFA Club World Cup so far, and much more from around the sporting world.The main discussion centres around one of the biggest debates in functional fitness: Hyrox vs CrossFit.If you gave an elite CrossFit athlete one year to train for HYROX, and an elite HYROX athlete one year to train for CrossFit, who would perform better in the other's sport?We break down the similarities and differences between the two disciplines, comparing training methodologies, endurance demands, strength requirements, technical skill, and real-world athlete examples from both sides. We discuss which attributes transfer best and ultimately give our verdict on which athletes would make the smoother transition.We also tackle an interesting question:Would you rather look incredibly athletic but be unfit, or be extremely fit and capable but not look athletic at all?As always, we head into our "Grinds My Gears" segment before looking ahead to the HYROX World Championships in Stockholm, where we make our predictions for the elite races and discuss the athletes to watch.To finish the episode, we put our knowledge to the test with a HYROX vs CrossFit Quiz.Let us know in the comments where you stand in the HYROX vs CrossFit debate!🎙️ Hosted by Angus Cook & Charles Ingell🎧 Listen Everywhere:⁠https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast⁠📸 Follow MindSets:TikTok:⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast⁠Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast⁠Angus Cook:⁠https://www.instagram.com/anguscook⁠Charles Ingell:⁠https://www.instagram.com/chucks_life⁠_📩 Business Enquiries:⁠mindsetspod@gmail.com⁠🤝 Official Partners:Hystyle Clothing⁠https://www.hystyleclo.com⁠Use code MINDSET15 for 15% OFFHysoxsPodiumChasr#HYROX #CrossFit #HYROXvsCrossFit #HYROXWorldChampionships #Stockholm2026 #FunctionalFitness #HybridAthlete #FitnessPodcast #TheMindSetsPodcast #EnduranceTraining #CrossFitGames #FitnessDebate #SportsPodcast

  6. 11 Jun

    Cristiano Ronaldo's Training Blueprint | MindSets Podcast | Episode 92

    Want to sponsor the show? Send us an email at:mindsetspod@gmail.com Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest athletes in sporting history. But what exactly has made him so successful for more than two decades? This week on The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles break down Cristiano Ronaldo's training routine, workout philosophy, recovery methods, nutrition habits and mindset to discover what separates him from almost every other footballer who has ever played the game. From strength training and sprint work to discipline, consistency and longevity, we explore the habits that helped Ronaldo become one of the most decorated and physically dominant athletes of all time. Could following Ronaldo's approach actually make you fitter, stronger and healthier? 📰 This Week's Sports News A huge week across the sporting world: • The latest Formula 1 drama involving Antonelli, Hamilton and Hadjar• What it means for Norris, Russell, Leclerc and Verstappen• Alexander Zverev wins Roland Garros• Mirra Andreeva becomes the youngest French Open women's champion since 1992• Nelly Korda wins the US Women's Open• England begin their Cricket World Cup campaign with victory over New Zealand• Jose Mourinho is reportedly set for a sensational return to Real Madrid• North Wales Crusaders suffer a historic 134-0 defeat to London Broncos• Mondo Duplantis loses for the first time since 2023• Demi Vollering completes the Grand Tour trilogy• Keely Hodgkinson breaks the British record in a world-class 800m race• Amy Hunt runs a huge personal best of 10.97• Teenage sensation Cooper Lutkenhaus stuns the athletics world on his Diamond League debut 🔥 Today's Main Topic: Cristiano Ronaldo's Training Routine • Ronaldo's weekly workout structure• Strength training for football performance• Sprint training, speed and athleticism• Recovery habits and injury prevention• Nutrition, sleep and longevity• The mentality behind elite consistency• What everyday athletes can learn from Ronaldo• Can his methods still work outside professional football? What does it really take to train like Cristiano Ronaldo? 😤 Grind My Gears Angus launches into a surprising number of breakfast-related complaints. Meanwhile, Charles is tired of seeing every modern athlete compared to sporting legends from previous generations. 🎮 This Week's Game World Cup Trivia Challenge ⚽ With the 2026 FIFA World Cup finally here, Angus and Charles put their football knowledge to the test with a World Cup-themed quiz covering iconic moments, records, players and tournaments from football history. Who comes out on top? 👇 Comment Below Could you stick to Cristiano Ronaldo's training routine? Is Ronaldo the greatest athlete football has ever produced? Which sporting legend would you like us to analyse next? And who wins the World Cup in 2026? 🎙 Follow and Support MindSets Listen Elsewhere:https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast MindSets Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast Angus:https://www.instagram.com/anguscook Charles:https://www.instagram.com/chucks_life_ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast Hosted by Angus Cook and Charles Ingell 👕 Check Out Our Sponsors: Hystyle (@hystyleclo)Hysoxs (@hysoxs)PodiumChasr (@podiumchasr) Get 15% off your order using code:MINDSET15 #CristianoRonaldo #RonaldoWorkout #RonaldoTraining #FootballTraining #SoccerTraining #Fitness #Gym #AthleteTraining #SportsScience #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FootballQuiz #PremierLeague #ChampionsLeague #F1 #Tennis #Athletics #MindSetsPodcast

  7. 4 Jun

    Why Golden Era Bodybuilders Looked Better Than Today's Athletes | MindSets Podcast| Episode 91

    Want to sponsor the show? Send us an email at:mindsetspod@gmail.com The Golden Era of bodybuilding created some of the most iconic physiques in history. No fancy technology. No fitness influencers. No endless exercise variations. Just hard training, huge volume, and a relentless pursuit of physical excellence. This week on The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles explore the principles behind old school bodybuilding and ask whether modern fitness has actually moved us further away from building great physiques. We break down the training methods, workout splits, equipment, exercises and mindset that defined the Golden Era—and whether those methods still work today. 📰 This Week's Sports News • Arsenal win the Premier League• PSG are crowned Champions League winners• Simon Ehammer jumps 8.51m in the long jump as a decathlete and sets a national record• The latest discussion surrounding the decathlon world record• Jonas Vingegaard wins the Giro d'Italia 🔥 Today's Main Topic: Old School Bodybuilding • What made Golden Era physiques so unique• The classic bodybuilding training splits• Why free weights dominated gym culture• The exercises that built legendary physiques• High-volume training and recovery• The equipment that shaped an era of bodybuilding• What modern lifters can learn from old school methods Could the best muscle-building blueprint have already been discovered decades ago? 😤 Grind My Gears Angus discovers that a surprising number of MindSets listeners suffer from hay fever. His solution? Grow up and get over it. 🎮 This Week's Game Sneaker Head Showdown 👟 Which famous sneaker collaborations had the highest launch prices? From legendary partnerships to eye-watering retail prices, Angus and Charles put their sneaker knowledge to the test. 👇 Comment Below Did Golden Era bodybuilders have better physiques than today's athletes? Would you follow an old school bodybuilding routine? And is hay fever actually a problem... or are people just being dramatic? 🎙 Follow and Support MindSets Listen Elsewhere:https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast MindSets Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast Angus:https://www.instagram.com/anguscook Charles:https://www.instagram.com/chucks_life_ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast Hosted by Angus Cook and Charles Ingell 👕 Official Partners Hystyle (@hystyleclo)Hysoxs (@hysoxs)PodiumChasr (@podiumchasr) Get 15% off your order using code: MINDSET15 #Bodybuilding #GoldenEraBodybuilding #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Fitness #Gym #MuscleBuilding #StrengthTraining #OldSchoolBodybuilding #PremierLeague #ChampionsLeague #Cycling #Sneakers #MindSetsPodcast

  8. 28 May

    Why The Enhanced Games Was Destined To Fail | MindSets Podcast | Episode 90

    Want to sponsor the show? Send us an email at: mindsetspod@gmail.com The Enhanced Games are finally here… and sport may never be the same again. Enhanced athletes.Unofficial world records.Open PED use.Biohacking.Superhuman performance. This week on The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles break down the most controversial sporting event on the planet right now and ask the question nobody can agree on: If science can make humans faster, stronger, and better… should sport allow it? We discuss:• The biggest moments from the Enhanced Games• The “enhanced” swimming world record controversy• Why some CLEAN athletes still beat enhanced athletes• Whether elite sport is already chemically enhanced• The future of biohacking in sport• The ethics of PEDs and human optimisation• Why people are fascinated by superhuman performance ⸻ 📰 This Week’s Sports News• The biggest stories from the Enhanced Games weekend• Unofficial world-record performances• Enhanced swimming controversy• The reaction from athletes and fans ⸻ 🔥 Today’s Main TopicThe Enhanced Games: Genius? Dystopian? Or inevitable? We debate:• Whether PEDs should ever be legal• How much advantage drugs ACTUALLY give• Why some clean athletes still won• The role of technology in modern sport• Whether “natural sport” even exists anymore ⸻ 😤 Grind My GearsThe weekly rant segment returns… ⸻ 🎮 This Week’s Game:“PED, Sci-Fi or Energy Drink?” PLUS:• Guess the PED from the side effects• Real drug or fake scientific nonsense?• The most absurd real side effects in elite sport Some of these are genuinely unbelievable 😂 ⸻ 👇 COMMENT BELOW:Would you watch an Enhanced Olympics? Should medically supervised PED use be legal in elite sport? ⸻ 🎙 Follow and Support MindSets Listen Elsewhere:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ MindSets Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Angus:⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anguscook⁠⁠⁠ Charles:⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chucks_life_⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Angus Cook and Charles Ingell ⸻ 👕 Official Partners Hystyle (@hystyleclo)Hysoxs (@hysoxs)PodiumChasr (@podiumchasr) Get 15% off your order using code:MINDSET15 ⸻ #EnhancedGames #PEDs #Steroids #Biohacking #Olympics #Swimming #Sport #Athletics #PerformanceEnhancement #MindSetsPodcast

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Welcome to the MindSets Podcast, your new favourite sports and fitness podcast hosted by Angus and Charles! We keep you up to date with the latest sports new, controversial hot takes from our listeners and expert advice that will absolutely help you with your own sports performance! Oh AND we have a laugh the entire time even before we round each episode off with an interactive game. If you loved watch A Question of Sport or A League of Their Own, you'll love this!