Between Sets with Vic and Matt
Welcome to Between Sets with Vic and Matt, the podcast that lives in the space between sweat and self-discovery. Each episode, Vic and Matt hit the gym, press record, and dive into the conversations that matter most: fitness, health, mindset, and building a life that feels as good as it looks. Expect banter, insight, and a dose of realness as they chase what everyone’s after, a strong, balanced, and fulfilling life.
Episodes
27 episodes
Ronaldo at 41 — Obsession, Ego, or the Most Inspiring Thing in Sport?
Ronaldo is 41 years old and still playing football at the highest level. Some people call it inspiring. Some call it ego. The honest answer might be neither — and it might say more about all of us than it does about him.In this ep...
Haaland's First World Cup - What Peaking at the Right Time Actually Means
Erling Haaland scored a brace on his World Cup debut. Norway hadn't been to a World Cup in 28 years. And Haaland is 25 — statistically at the exact centre of his athletic prime. That's not a coincidence. That's what building toward something...
How Is Messi Still Doing This at 38? The Greatest Longevity Story in Sports?
Messi is 38 years old, just came back from a hamstring scare, and Argentina's entire World Cup hopes still run through him. That's not normal. That's one of the greatest longevity stories in sports.In this episode of Between Sets, Vic a...
How Do World Cup Players Actually Train? What It Actually Takes To Have Haaland's Body
Everyone watching the World Cup is looking at Mbappé, Haaland, and Messi and wondering the same thing... How do these guys actually build and maintain that physique at the highest level?In this episode of Between Sets, we break down eli...
The Government Already Told Us — UFOs, Aliens & The Stuff Nobody Can Explain - Between Sets with Vic and Matt
The US government admitted UFOs are real. A man with a security clearance testified under oath to Congress that they've recovered non-human craft and biological material. And we just… moved on.In this episode of Between Sets, Vic ...
Is HYROX the New Marathon? Why Everyone Suddenly Has a HYROX Bib Now
Five years ago nobody had heard of HYROX. Now it's sold out in every major city and your feed is full of orange bibs. So what actually happened?In this episode of Between Sets, Vic and Matt break down the race that's taken over fi...
The Addiction Nobody Talks About - We're All Chasing Validation - Quick Pumps
Likes. Views. Approval. We're all chasing it. Nobody wants to admit it. Today we do.In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt go deep on the addiction that nobody in fitness — or life — wants to talk about. Validation. It shows...
You're Not Growing, You're Just Consuming | The Self-Improvement Trap | Quick Pumps
What if everything you're consuming about growth is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt call out the uncomfortable truth that nobody in the self-improvement space wants to admit — consuming content about ...
This Or That: Life Questions That Expose Who You Really Are | Quick Pumps
Everyone thinks they know themselves… until the questions get real.In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt go head-to-head on the life choices and personality questions that actually reveal who you are — and there are no safe...
Modern Life Is Messing With Us: Phones, Anxiety & Burnout Explained
Something feels off right now.Everyone’s tired, distracted, anxious… but no one really talks about why.In this Quick Pumps episode, we run through some of the biggest truths about modern life — using an Agree or Disagreefor...
Why Millennials & Gen Z Feel Broke: Cost of Living, Side Hustles & Reality
Everyone is working……but somehow, everyone still feels broke.In this episode of Between Sets, we break down why so many young people feel like they’re constantly behind financially — even when they’re doing everything “righ...
Why Is Everyone So Tired All The Time? (Modern Life Is Draining Our Energy)
Everyone seems tired right now.Not just physically tired — mentally drained, burnt out, and constantly running on caffeine.Even people who exercise, eat relatively well, and try to live healthy lifestyles still say the same...
Is Ozempic Changing Fitness Forever? (The Future of Weight Loss & Gyms)
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the conversation around weight loss.Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications like semaglutide are now being widely prescribed to help people lose significant amounts of weight...
Quick Pumps: Will AI Replace Personal Trainers? The Future of Fitness Is Here
AI is taking over everything.So what happens to personal trainers?In this Quick Pumps episode, we go rapid-fire on one of the biggest questions in modern fitness:Will AI replace personal trainers?We debate:
How Much Money Is Really in Fitness? (Gyms, Coaching & Influencers Exposed)
Fitness looks glamorous online.But how much money is actually in it?In this full-length Between Sets episode, we break down the business side of modern fitness — from personal training income to opening a gym, to online coa...
Modern Fitness Culture Explained: What’s Healthy, What’s Toxic, and What Actually Works
Fitness has never been more popular — or more confusing.In this full-length Between Sets episode, we break down modern fitness culture and everything that comes with it: the good, the bad, and the straight-up misleading.
Agree or Disagree: Unpopular Fitness Opinions (Rapid-Fire Gym Takes) - Quick Pumps 03
Quick Pumps are back — and this one’s built for arguments.In this rapid-fire Agree or Disagree: Fitness Edition, we throw out unpopular gym opinions while training and react on the spot.We cover takes like:
From Anime to Arnold: What Inspired Us to Get Into Fitness
Before the programs, the playlists, and the gym routines — there was inspiration.In this episode of Between Sets, we break down what actually got us into fitness in the first place — from childhood influences to pop culture moments that...
Quick Pumps 02: Would You Rather? Brutal Fitness Choices While Training
Quick Pumps are back.In this rapid-fire episode, we hit a Would You Rather: Fitness Edition while training — no prep, no filters, just honest reactions and gym-brain logic.We debate brutal choices like:Lose your...
Why Most New Year Resolutions Fail by February
January is full of motivation.February is where most people quit.In this episode, we break down why New Year’s resolutions fail so fast — and it has nothing to do with laziness or lack of willpower.We talk about:
The Real Cost of the Holidays: Finding a Healthy Balance at Christmas
The holidays aren’t just about food and time off — they come with a real cost.In this Christmas special episode of Between Sets, we break down the physical, mental, and emotional impact of the holidays, especially for peo...
Quick Pumps 01: Motivation vs Discipline & Rapid-Fire Fitness Hot Takes
In this Quick Pumps episode, we break down one of the most debated topics in fitness and life: motivation vs discipline.Why does motivation fade so fast?Why does discipline actually get results?And how do you stay c...
The Evolution of Our Training: Mistakes, Lessons & Levelling Up
In Episode 5 of Between Sets Podcast, we unpack how our training has changed from the moment we first stepped into the gym to how we train today. From bad bro-science and ego lifting to understanding biomechanics, tempo, intensity, and s...
Partying While Staying Fit: Myth or Possible?
Partying vs Fitness: Can You Actually Do Both?In this episode, we’re diving into the eternal debate: Can you live the party life and still stay fit? We break down our personal experiences balancing nightlife, cocktails, t...
Are These Fitness Trends Worth It? Our Honest Takes
In this episode, we’re turning up the heat. From viral gym hacks to overhyped influencer workouts, we’re giving our realhot takes on the fitness trends everyone’s talking about. No filters, no fluff — just honest opinions from two peop...