Anthony ‘The Arrow Catcher’ Kelly

Posted in Martial Arts, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 24, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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Blitz Magazine, February 2016

Anthony’s adventures in catching deadly projectiles began sixteen years ago, while sitting on the couch. Continue reading

Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – a Novel

Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses on April 15, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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In addition to playing drums, Wally had hosted a punk rock radio show on 3PBS, one of Melbourne’s alternative community radio stations. Continue reading

Haysem Abdallah

Posted in Kickboxing, Martial Arts, MMA, Muay Thai with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 10, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2016

[Fighting] comes down to you,” says Hasem Abdallah, undefeated protégé of Kelly Seif, fighting out of XFC Gym in Carrum Downs, Victoria.

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Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – A Novel

Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses with tags on April 5, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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The three went into the café in single file, Pat holding the door for three university-age girls as they left. The last girl smiled and dropped her eyes as she went past, and Pat felt a thrill in the pit of his stomach. Continue reading

Joe Schilling: All the Glory

Posted in Glory, Joe Schilling, Journalism, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, MMA, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 29, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2016

Joe ‘Stitch ‘Em Up’ Schilling is a significant figure amongst the new breed of fighters. Continue reading

Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – A Novel

Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses with tags on March 26, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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“Fifteen Love,” said Wally, spinning his racquet and bending his legs ambitiously.

“We won’t score,” said Nir. It was intended to be friendly, but Pat absorbed it as condescension. Continue reading

Housewives on Fire: Let There Be Light, 2015

Posted in Housewives on Fire, Journalism, Observation, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on March 23, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle
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I may look ridiculous, but the job clearly has its advantages.

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Club Elleven was windowless and all the lighting electric. The only sunlight came in splashes through the fire door, when people went out to smoke or spray glitter on one another. Continue reading

Housewives on Fire: Let There Be Light, 2015

Posted in Housewives on Fire, Journalism, Observation, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on March 22, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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I remember being handed a small plastic bag which, I was told, contained a costume. Upon opening it, I discovered a jock strap, harness, head-piece, gauntlets and greaves.

The wings were to be attached just before the march. I looked at the jock strap and understood immediately that my bare-naked ass would be presented to Oxford Street in all its glory. Continue reading

Housewives on Fire: Let There Be Light, 2015

Posted in Housewives on Fire, Journalism, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , , , , on March 21, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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“When I first saw Olie, I thought, ‘Who the fuck is this fucking Frenchman? Continue reading

Housewives on Fire: Let There Be Light, Mardi Gras 2015

Posted in Housewives on Fire, Journalism, Observation, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 20, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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“I support them,” said Fahren Heit as she emerged from the hallway. “It doesn’t make a huge amount of money, obviously. I promised the boys I’d take care of everything financial across the board.” Fahren also has input on the design and production aspects of Housewives on Fire. Continue reading