Everything Counts Podcast

Jamie Small - co hosted by George Azzi
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Everything Counts is a raw, real, and unapologetic podcast about what it takes to win in life as a man. Hosted by Jamie Small — former failed rugby league player, owner or Pro Image Electrical , and founder of Those Ones — each episode dives into discipline, mindset, and personal growth. From early mornings and cold plunges to business, fatherhood, and mental resilience, Everything Counts cuts through the noise and reminds men that every rep, every bite, every moment, counts.

  1. Aug 19

    Adam Van Spanje: Newbie Machines, Peptides & the Father-Son Bond

    In this episode of Everything Counts, hosts Jamie Small and co-host George Azzi sit down with Adam Van Spanje — long-time health & fitness industry operator, peptide pioneer in Australia since 2008, and exclusive distributor of the Newbie machine (New Fit) across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, UAE and India. Adam breaks down how the Newbie’s direct-current neurological re-education technology activates stubborn muscle groups, accelerates rehab, improves sleep and is already used by NRL clubs including the West Tigers and St George Illawarra Dragons. He then takes us deep into the peptide world — the early days with Steve Dank, opening MRC Medical Rejuvenation Clinic, the shift to quality-of-life and longevity protocols, why he recommends CJC/Ipamorelin, BPC-157, GHK-Cu and TRT, the real risks of black-market product, and how his telemedicine clinic keeps everything clinical, legal and wholesale-priced. The conversation also digs into the powerful father-son relationship that has shaped Adam’s entire life and businesses, the lessons he is now passing to his own son Levi, and the daily discipline required to stay locked in as a husband, father and entrepreneur. Packed with real talk on performance, recovery, fatherhood and why everything still counts. Those Ones Underwear - https://www.thoseones.com.au/World Gym - https://www.worldgym.com.au/gyms/macquarie-parkThe Grey - https://www.thegrey.au/ Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah

  2. Aug 2

    Ep 29: Jacob of Thirsty Monkey – Acai Pioneer, Two-Time Kickboxing Champ & Building a Community Empire

    In this episode of Everything Counts, host Jamie Small and co-host George Azzi sit down with Jacob, founder of Thirsty Monkey, two-time kickboxing world champion, gym owner and ultra marathon athlete. Jacob shares how he went from concrete yards to pioneering pure acai soft-serve in Australia, the gravity-fed machine breakthrough that changed everything, the COVID boom in Wentworth Point, and how TikTok community-building turned a single shop into 10+ stores moving 11 tonnes of acai. He takes us deep into the Amazon, the loss of his father in a bombing in Iraq, stepping up as the man of the house, and the discipline that turned pain into championships and a thriving brand. From melted peanut butter virals to no-excuse leadership and being a present father, this is a raw conversation on mindset, sacrifice and why everything counts. Sponsors:Those Ones Underwear - https://www.thoseones.com.au/World Gym - https://www.worldgym.com.au/gyms/macquarie-parkThe Grey - https://www.thegrey.au/ MMNTS - https://www.mmnts.com.au/ Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah

  3. Jul 30

    Massoud’s Fight: Parkinson’s, the Doors & Training Like a Beast

    Jamie Small and co-host George Azzi sit down with Massoud — 43, Afghan-Australian, former security veteran of 19 years, two-time natural bodybuilder and multi-sport athlete living with Parkinson’s for 14 years. From the Housing Commission in Hornsby to the doors of Sydney’s clubs and pubs, Massoud opens up about the early signs, the “why me” moments, the daily battle with dyskinesia, insomnia and freezing, and how he still shows up — lighter weights, higher reps, farmer’s walks, boxing, BJJ and full circuit sessions — even on the days he can barely walk. He talks mindset, cutting negative people, living with his parents, his daughter, the pump, the pouch, the Michael J. Fox Foundation dream, and why every day is still a blessing. Real talk, zero excuses, pure soldier-on energy. Those Ones Underwear - https://www.thoseones.com.au/World Gym - https://www.worldgym.com.au/gyms/macquarie-parkThe Grey - https://www.thegrey.au/ Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah.

  4. Jul 19

    Jamie Small & George Azzi Unfiltered: Our Traumatic Upbringings, Rugby League Days, Fatherhood & The Everything Counts Movement

    In this special episode of Everything Counts, hosts Jamie Small and George Azzi turn the mic on each other. No guest. Just two mates being completely raw about who they are and where they came from. George opens up about being born in Lebanon during the war, arriving in Australia in 1985, growing up in Kirioui, and the strict discipline that shaped him. Jamie shares his incredibly tough journey — parents splitting, moving constantly, his mother’s schizophrenia, running away from home at 14, and the complicated relationship with his father. The boys talk rugby league (the hits, the toughness, the camaraderie), becoming fathers, and the constant battle between being the “hard” dad who builds resilience and the mum who wants to nurture. George reflects on losing his father and his own battle with cancer, while Jamie dives deep into launching Those Ones underwear — the brand built around the “Everything Counts” philosophy as a daily reminder that every choice, every habit, and every action matters. They also touch on mental health, the power of talking shit out instead of bottling it up, faith, surrounding yourself with the right people, and knowing when to draw the line with toxic family or friends. It’s honest, emotional, funny at times, and a proper look behind the curtain at the two blokes behind the mic. Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah Sponsor Links:Those Ones Underwear - https://www.thoseones.com.au/World Gym - https://www.worldgym.com.au/gyms/macquarie-parkThe Grey - https://www.thegrey.au/

  5. Jul 12

    Lachlan 'Pipes' Piper: The Viral Run Nation Double Knockout, Losing His Dad at 18 & The Father He’s Becoming

    In this raw and powerful episode of Everything Counts, hosts Jamie Small and George Azzi welcome Lachlan “Pipes” Piper — Run Nation athlete, former rugby league player, support worker, and proud father of two. Pipes takes us behind the most viral moment in Run Nation history: the brutal double knockout that put the sport on the map, racking up hundreds of millions of views. He breaks down the hit, the concussion protocols, the rule changes it triggered, and what it really feels like to step into that arena knowing you might not walk out the same. From growing up in Katherine, Northern Territory, to moving to Sydney at 16 for a rugby league scholarship, Pipes opens up about losing his father at just 18, the emotional shutdown that followed, and the dark mental health battles he fought in silence — including the moments he almost didn’t make it through. Now a dad to his 5 and 3-year-old kids, he shares how fatherhood has changed his perspective on risk, vulnerability, and what it really means to be a man. The boys also dive into the legendary chilli challenge (with a twist), the importance of the journey over the destination, taking nothing for granted, and why discipline and showing up every day still matter most. This one hits different — honest, emotional, and a reminder that everything counts. Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah Sponsor Links:Those Ones Underwear - https://www.thoseones.com.au/World Gym - https://www.worldgym.com.au/gyms/macquarie-parkThe Grey - https://www.thegrey.au/

    Lachlan 'Pipes' Piper: The Viral Run Nation Double Knockout, Losing His Dad at 18 & The Father He’s Becoming

  6. Jul 5

    From Rugby to 61 Gyms: John Davey on Building World Gym Australia | Everything Counts

    In this raw and inspiring episode of Everything Counts, hosts Jamie Small and George Azzi sit down with John Davey — the man who turned a single rebranded gym in Penrith into one of Australia’s largest fitness empires: World Gym Australia, now 61 clubs strong with 32 passionate franchisees. John opens up about his journey from a young rugby player in New Zealand getting smashed every weekend, to moving to Australia with nothing, door work on the Gold Coast, 12 years at Musashi working with elite athletes like the Melbourne Storm, and eventually going all-in on his dream in his late thirties. He shares the real story behind the growth — why COVID became an unexpected turning point, the heavy responsibility he felt for franchisees who could lose everything, the brutal lessons in staffing and retention, and why “boots on the ground” ownership is non-negotiable if you want a real community instead of just another gym full of strangers. The boys also dive into John’s evolved training philosophy for longevity (machines over ego lifting, listening to your body, functional finishers), his simple but powerful daily journaling system for gratitude, progress and mental clarity, and why small consistent wins beat toxic “push through everything” culture. Of course, no episode is complete without the signature physical challenge — this time featuring super-hot chili sauce and salt. Whether you’re a gym owner, entrepreneur, father, or just someone who refuses to settle, this conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom on resilience, community, leadership and why everything counts. Those Ones Underwear - https://www.thoseones.com.au/World Gym - https://www.worldgym.com.au/gyms/macquarie-parkThe Grey - https://www.thegrey.au/ Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah.

    From Rugby to 61 Gyms: John Davey on Building World Gym Australia | Everything Counts

  7. Jun 23

    Dene Halatau: 14 NRL Seasons, Player Safety & Raising Self-Sufficient Kids | Everything Counts Podcast

    Hosts Jamie Small and co-host George Azzi sit down with NRL legend Dene Halatau — 14-season warrior, 249 games, Wests Tigers and Bulldogs star, New Zealand Kiwi, and now Senior Manager of Player Safety at the NRL. Dene opens up about life after footy: overseeing concussion protocols and the independent HIA process, calling ABC Radio on weekends, and the real juggle of a demanding career with wife Rochelle’s interior styling business and raising three kids. He shares powerful lessons on work ethic forged from humble beginnings, the importance of letting kids become self-sufficient, manufacturing adversity for growth, building empathy and gratitude, and staying present as a father while chasing the “golden goose.” The conversation shifts gears into the show’s signature DNA segment — facing adversity head-on — as Dene takes on the brutal chili and brand-new bottle of sniffing salts challenge. Raw, honest, and full of wisdom on discipline, mindset, and action. This one hits different for every father, leader, or anyone navigating life’s curveballs. Those Ones Underwear - https://www.thoseones.com.au/World Gym - https://www.worldgym.com.au/gyms/macquarie-parkThe Grey - https://www.thegrey.au/ Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah.

    Dene Halatau: 14 NRL Seasons, Player Safety & Raising Self-Sufficient Kids | Everything Counts Podcast

  8. Jun 11

    Ep 22 | Andrew Hamilton: From Prison to Punchlines – Owning the Comeback

    Join hosts Jamie Small and co-host George Azzi for a raw, hilarious and inspiring conversation with comedian, author and OG Crew creator Andrew Hamilton. Andrew opens up about his extraordinary journey from high-level drug dealer and jail time to rising stand-up star. He reveals the life-changing moment in Long Bay prison when a voice told him comedy would change his life, how he started writing jokes behind bars, tested material on his cellmate, and went from open mics to performing at the Melbourne Comedy Festival after just one year — earning a Best Newcomer nomination and a book deal. The boys dive deep into his no-BS mindset: writing 1,000 words a day (Stephen King style), the discipline required after early success, why drug money is easy but earned money hits different, and the power of publicly owning your mistakes. Andrew shares wild stories including the Raptor Squad raid that birthed his first joke, a legendary hot sauce incident involving his girlfriend, milk, and an emergency dick-dipping situation, doing stand-up inside Silverwater Prison for 100 inmates, and facing the podcast’s infamous physical challenge — chili eating and sniffing salts — like an absolute champion. They also cover building the viral OG Crew YouTube channel, attracting cops, crims and everyone in between to his shows, advice for aspiring comedians (it’s a numbers game — post fearlessly, bomb often), relationships, his supportive girlfriend, and why good times can create weak men while adversity forges character. It’s unfiltered, funny as hell, and full of hard-won wisdom about resilience, extreme ownership and turning the lowest point of your life into your greatest asset. Sponsors Those Ones Underwear – https://www.thoseones.com.au/ World Gym – https://www.worldgym.com.au/gyms/macquarie-park The Grey – https://www.thegrey.au/ Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah

    Ep 22 | Andrew Hamilton: From Prison to Punchlines – Owning the Comeback
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Everything Counts is a raw, real, and unapologetic podcast about what it takes to win in life as a man. Hosted by Jamie Small — former failed rugby league player, owner or Pro Image Electrical , and founder of Those Ones — each episode dives into discipline, mindset, and personal growth. From early mornings and cold plunges to business, fatherhood, and mental resilience, Everything Counts cuts through the noise and reminds men that every rep, every bite, every moment, counts.

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  • Creator
    Jamie Small - co hosted by George Azzi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jamie Small - co hosted by George Azzi
  • Show Website
    Everything Counts Podcast

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