George McGowan: Professional Parkour Athlete

George McGowan: Professional Parkour Athlete

Author: Matthew Thompson September 25, 2023 Duration: 48:48

George McGowan, is a professional parkour athlete from Northern Ireland who’s widely known as the “springiest guy in the sport.”

In today's episode we talk about:

  • How he became a real-life Spiderman
  • (Without killing himself in the process)
  • Making it to the semi-finals of Britains Got Talent
  • The weirdest thing he’s ever done for money
  • Working for Warners Brothers to model video game characters
  • And how we as humans can end up doing impossible things with our bodies

Check it out!

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There's a deeper, richer narrative woven into the fabric of Northern Ireland, and Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast is where you'll hear it. Host Matthew Thompson sits down each week with the remarkable individuals who are shaping this place, moving the conversation far beyond familiar headlines. This isn't about nostalgia or simplified history; it's a living, breathing collection of over three hundred conversations that reveal the true pulse of the city and its people. You'll find a genuine connection here, a break from the noise, as you listen to stories from an astonishingly diverse range of voices. From NASA scientists and Oscar-winning artists to billion-dollar founders and nonagenarian athletes pounding the pavement at local park runs, the guest list is as unpredictable as it is inspiring. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a Belfast pub for a fascinating chat you won't find anywhere else. It’s an ongoing exploration of society, culture, and place, dedicated entirely to the incredible things happening right now, hosted by someone who knows that the best stories are always told by the people who live them.
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