Nicky Forcer Talks Athletics 🏃‍♂️, Grime 🎤, Prison ⛓️, and Redemption ✨ | The Champ & Contender Podcast

Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast 🎙️ — your go-to spot for raw, real conversations with inspiring figures from all walks of life. In this episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the multifaceted Nicky Forcer (aka Nicholas Thomas), who shares his powerful story of athletics, grime music, prison time, bodybuilding transformation, and spiritual redemption. From growing up in East London to representing both Great Britain 🇬🇧 and Jamaica 🇯🇲 in triple jump, Nicky opens up about the ups and downs of his journey. He reflects on his time in UK athletics, his rise in the grime scene, the harsh realities of prison life, and how he rebuilt himself through fitness, mental health work, and a strong relationship with God. He’s now using his experiences to mentor young people, offering personal training and guidance rooted in faith and discipline. Whether you're into British athletics, UK rap culture, bodybuilding motivation, or faith-based redemption stories, this episode delivers it all. 💡 Expect laughter, honest truths, and unfiltered gems that will move and motivate you.

📌 Timestamps:

⏱️ 00:00 – Intro to the Champ & Contender Podcast | UK Motivational Podcast 👶

00:50 – Nicky Forcer’s Early Life in East London | Childhood & Community 01:40 – Breaking into UK Athletics | Competing for GB & Jamaica ⚡

03:08 – Mental Toughness in Elite Sport | Overcoming Injury & Setbacks 🎵 13:21 – Grime Music Beginnings | East London’s Underground Scene 🔥 14:27 – Producing Grime Tracks | Cultural Impact & Creative Process 💭 15:33 – Reflections on Grime’s Evolution & Urban Music Culture 🚔

27:52 – Life in Prison | Prison Reform & Criminal Justice in the UK 🧠

30:26 – Mental Health in Prison | Surviving Solitary & Staying Sane 🏋️

30:54 – Working Out Behind Bars | Prison Fitness & Motivation 💪

32:42 – Post-Prison Bodybuilding Transformation | Rebuilding Physically 🥗 33:09 – Diet and Fitness Tips | Nutrition for Muscle Gain 🏋️‍♂️

36:53 – The Truth About Bodybuilding | Steroids, Dedication & Balance 🙏 43:34 – Finding Faith | Christianity, Purpose & Forgiveness ⛪

50:24 – Faith in Daily Life | Discipline, Prayer & Spiritual Growth 🗣️

52:47 – Advice for the Youth | Staying Focused & Avoiding Traps 🎯

54:48 – Future Goals | Mentorship, Coaching & Community Uplift 👋

58:15 – Outro & Where to Follow Nicky Forcer

🎙️ EPISODE ALERT: East London Rapper EKLIPSE on Music, Lyricism & UK vs. US Rap! ⚡

In this FIRE episode of the Champ and Contender Podcast, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the talented East London rapper Eklipse 🔥. The discussion covers:

🔹 Eklipse's musical journey & lyrical influences 🎤 🔹 The impact of his poetic upbringing ✍️ 🔹 His creative process & collabs with other artists 🎶 🔹 UK vs. US rap debate – who takes the crown? 🇬🇧 vs. 🇺🇸 🔹 Authenticity in music & the grind to success 💯 🔹 Football chat ⚽ – Eklipse’s thoughts on Liverpool’s season! 🔴

🎧 Timestamps:

00:00 Intro to the Podcast

00:16 Meet Eklipse: The Lyrical Genius 🧠

01:13 Eklipse's Musical Journey 🎵

04:18 The Art of Versatility in Music 🎛️

08:45 Live Performances vs. Studio Sessions 🎤 vs. 🎧

12:01 Collabs & Creative Processes 🤝

18:07 SBTV & Jamal Edwards’ Influence 🎥

21:20 The Essence of True Success 💎

28:37 Influences & Inspirations 🌟

35:30 US vs. UK Rap: A Fun Game 🎮

37:37 Not a Tupac Fan? 😱

38:48 UK Influences: Wretch 32 & Kano 🇬🇧

40:30 Kendrick Lamar vs. UK Rappers 🏆

49:02 The Legacy of Lil Wayne 🐐

50:54 The Struggles of Creativity 🎨

57:47 UK vs. US Rap Scene Debate 🗣️

01:02:42 Advice for Young Rappers 👶🎤

01:06:23 Football Talk: Liverpool & West Ham ⚽

01:10:19 Closing Remarks & Future Plans 🚀

🔥 Don’t miss this DEEP dive into UK rap culture, artistry, and more!

#ChampAndContender #Eklipse #UKRap #HipHopPodcast #MusicInterview #EastLondonRap #LyricalGenius #UKvsUSRap #RapDebate #SBTV #JamalEdwards #LiverpoolFC #FootballTalk #MusicCreativity #RapGame #Podcast

💬 What’s your take on UK vs. US rap? Drop a comment! ⬇️

EP16: Conquering Drug Addiction The Strongest You Can Be is Getting Vulnerable.

In this gripping episode of The Champ and Contender Podcast, hosts Fabian Collymore and Joseph J. Jones sit down with special guest Steven Halloran, a long-time friend of Fabian’s, who bravely opens up about his battle with addiction.

💬 From a seemingly ordinary upbringing in East London to the dark depths of substance abuse, Steven shares his raw and unfiltered journey. He talks candidly about his lowest moments, the turning point that saved his life, and the strength it took to walk the path of recovery.

💪 Steven also explores the critical role the 12-step program played in his healing, the power of vulnerability, and his mission to support others going through similar struggles.

🛤️ The episode wraps up with a fun football quiz, heartfelt stories of family and West Ham fandom ⚽, and a shout-out to Steven’s plastering business — showing just how far he’s come. 🎧

Whether you're on your own journey, know someone who is, or just love a powerful comeback story, this one’s not to be missed.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:39 Early Life & Upbringing

01:32 First Encounters with Drugs

05:31 Hitting Rock Bottom

17:58 Turning Point

31:13 Ripple Effects of Addiction

34:38 Importance of Humility

36:37 Journey of Sobriety

42:03 Impact on Family

44:38 Ego & Denial

56:29 Value of True Friendships

58:32 Recovery Programs

01:03:13 West Ham Quiz

01:08:40 Football & Life Reflections

01:18:09 Advice for Those Struggling

01:19:38 Business Shout-Out

01:20:32 Closing Remarks