ROUND 1

SPH Radio Originals
SPH Radio Originals

ROUND 1 is your ringside seat to the world of combat sports! Join host Shawnrick Hu as he sits down with fighters, coaches, and industry insiders to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and untold stories from the fight game. Whether you're a seasoned martial artist or a casual fan, this podcast delivers deep insights, behind-the-scenes action, and hard-hitting conversations from the world of MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and more. Tune in for expert analysis, inspiring fighter journeys, and everything in between!

Episodes

  1. 10/21/2025

    Inside the Ring with Dr Gore: Trust, Skeletons & Wrestling in Japan

    In this episode of Round 1, Shawnrick steps into the world of professional wrestling with the enigmatic Dr Gore. From the story behind his chilling name to the importance of trust in the ring—and the dangers when it’s broken—Dr Gore gets candid about his love for drawing skeletons, why he took a life-changing sabbatical to train with Japan’s wrestling legends, and answers the one question fans are dying to know: Is he really okay? Round 1 with Shawnrick Hu  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 08/27/2025

    Fash: Fighting Her Way Forward 🥊🥊

    What happens when passion meets support? Fash’s story is one of grit, love, and community. From training under Singapore’s Olympic boxer to launching her own boxing glove line, discover how the support of her parents, husband, and Spartan’s boxing family helped her chase every dream - even through motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 07/11/2025

    What Makes a Real Fighter? Losses, Wins & Showbiz with Sham Raaj 🥊

    In Part 2 of this raw and revealing Round 1 episode, Sham Raaj dives deep into the mental game behind every win — and loss — in the ring. 🧠🥊 He opens up to Shawnrick about how defeat can shake even the toughest fighters, what it really takes to go pro, and whether flashy entrances and showmanship matter in a sport built on grit. For anyone chasing greatness — inside or outside the ring — this is the honest truth behind the fight. 👊 Follow us on Instagram!Awedio: @awediosgShawnrick: @shawnrick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 06/12/2025

    Muay Thai, prison time & comeback fights with Sham Raj

    From schoolyard beatdowns to stepping into the ring — this week on Round 1, Shawnrick sits down with The Indian Warrior himself, Sham Raj 🥊🇮🇳. Bullied as a kid, Sham found strength through Muay Thai — but just as his journey began, life threw two prison sentences his way. Now back in the ring, he reflects on his effortless debut win, the hard lessons from back-to-back losses, and what keeps him fighting. This is just Part 1 of a story that’s far from over. 👊 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 05/30/2025

    Wrestling, screen time & dad stuff with Tim Oh 🧢

    Is wrestling really worse than social media? 🤔 This week on Round 1, Shawnrick is joined by The Kiss Lunch Club presenter and dad Tim Oh, who shares why he actually prefers his young son watching wrestling over TikTok or violent cartoons. They talk screen time rules 📱, navigating concerns from his wife 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, and whether they’ll ever reveal the truth about wrestling’s biggest secret 🤐 . This candid and funny episode is for every parent trying to keep things real in a digital world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 05/15/2025

    Refereeing 101

    Step into the ring with Shawnrick as he talks to wrestling referees Ryan and Dre Frois as they break down what it really takes to become a professional wrestling referee! 🤼‍♂️🛎 How do refs train? What happens when things go off-script? Is that even a real thing? Tune in to find out more. Follow us on Instagram! Awedio: @awediosg Shawnrick: @shawnrick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 04/02/2025

    What does it take to be a fight promoter?

    Join the founders Dzulfadly Jaffar Founding Partner The Ring SG and Russell Harrison CEO Spartans Boxing as they tell us what it takes to be a Fight Promoter. 🥊🌟 What is Match making? What does it take to pair the best fighters together? Who they feel we should keep an eye on and, can you really make money as a professional boxer? 🤔 Tune in to find more. Follow us on Instagram! Awedio: ‪@awediosg‬ Shawnrick: @shawnrick Catch the full video podcast on the YouTube at @awediosg.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 03/19/2025

    From Fight Night to Club Nights: Singapore’s Muay Thai Stars

    Fight competitors turned Zouk clubbing buddies, Larvin and Keith, step into the ring to share their journey as rising Muay Thai stars! 🥊🔥 What first got them into Muay Thai? What does it truly take to win? And what was it like stepping up against a title holder—and winning? 🏆 Plus, the big question: Can the "heart" to fight be taught, or is it something you're born with? All this and more in an adrenaline-fueled episode you don’t want to miss! Catch the full video podcast on the YouTube at @awediosg.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 03/06/2025

    Wrestling Ring Announcers: A Real Job in Singapore?

    On the first Episode of Round 1, Shawnrick has 2 of Singapore’s Best wrestling announcers Dre and Darren join him! How did they fall into the world of Singapore Wrestling? How have they made money from this. Is it a “real” job?  All this and more, including how Dre almost breaks his neck (literally) is in this power packed first episode! Catch the full video podcast on the YouTube at @awediosg.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ROUND 1 is your ringside seat to the world of combat sports! Join host Shawnrick Hu as he sits down with fighters, coaches, and industry insiders to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and untold stories from the fight game. Whether you're a seasoned martial artist or a casual fan, this podcast delivers deep insights, behind-the-scenes action, and hard-hitting conversations from the world of MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and more. Tune in for expert analysis, inspiring fighter journeys, and everything in between!

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