[Show Notes] On part two of our interview with Ursula Garza Papandrea, she takes the time to answer the questions you and other listeners submitted, plus she’s subjected to the lightning round. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet [episode 29], head back and start there first. See you in a few weeks for […]
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One of the Most Influential People in US Weightlifting: Ursula Garza Papandrea, Part 1 [Ep 29, Season 3]
[Show Notes] A high-level lifter, an elite coach, and now high in the ranks of USAW and IWF, Ursula Garza Papandrea has crossed so many barriers in the sport of weightlifting. We were lucky enough to sit down with her, and we covered the gamut of her history in the sport, her passion for bringing […]
Training for Highland Games: An Interview with Spencer Tyler [Ep 28, Season 3]
[Show Notes] Spencer Tyler is one of the best Highland Games athletes in the world. From record-breaking performances at the Arnold to too many victories to count, Spencer’s rise in the pro ranks probably hasn’t even hit its peak yet. Listen in as he talks training, balancing work and raising a family, and what it’s […]
Growing a Profitable Weightlifting Business: An Interview with Strength Agenda Founders Tom & Beth Sroka [Ep 27, Season 3]
[Show Notes] If you’ve ever wanted to open a weightlifting business, this is the episode for you. We’re sitting down with Beth Sroka, my lovely wife and the monkey wrangler behinds all things The Strength Agenda. We talk about how we grew from a blog that made a few hundred dollars it’s first year to […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Sitting Down with Pro Athlete & PhD Zach Riley [Ep 26, Season 3]
[Show Notes] In 2004 Zach threw at the 2004 Olympic Trials, then dove straight back into school, getting his PhD in neurophysiology. He followed that up with a postdoctorate fellowship in bioengineering and now is a professor who is still actively involve in research. Along with that and his roles as a husband and father, […]
More than an Affiliate: Building an Incredible CrossFit with Jeb Simmons [Ep 25, Season 3]
[Show Notes] On today’s episode, Jeb Simmons (CrossFit Games athlete, gym owner, probably stronger than you) and I spend our time talking about business, and specifically how he and his wife went all in on their affiliate and turned it from an average CrossFit to a thriving, profitable hub with over 300 athletes in a […]
The Basics of Strength + Conditioning for Athletes with Kerry Overfelt [Ep 24, Season 3]
[Show Notes] If you like Louie Simmons and Joe DeFranco, you’re going to dig this episode. Kerry Overfelt is a strength and conditioning coach, gym owner, and former Pro Highland Games athlete. Tom and KO really dig into why football strength and conditioning methods are outdated, when the Olympic lifts are appropriate, and how to […]
Strong 24/7: How Janel Vegter Got Strong, Stays Strong & Helps Others Do the Same [Ep 23, Season 3]
[Show Notes] Janel Vegter is a Licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in bodywork for athletes. She’s also probably stronger than you. When she’s not working with clients or traveling to speaking engagements, Janel is training or competing in Highland Games or MAS Wrestling. She’s a former world record holder in Powerlifting and has totaled over 1100 […]
Curtis Jensen on Being Strong and Going Pro in Track & Field [Ep 22, Season 3]
[Show Notes] The strongest person you’ve probably never heard of. The first time I met Curtis in person I watched him power snatch 150 kilos on straight legs, with no hookgrip… simply because he didn’t know any better. I’ve watched him rise to the top of the stacked US shot put scene, most recently taking […]
Talking Weightlifting with Zack Telander [Ep 21, Season 3]
[Show Notes] Zack Telander is a strength and conditioning coach at Texas A&M who has roots in the Weightlifting and CrossFit communities. Zack runs a popular YouTube channel with over 30k subscribers, and has an interesting perspective on weightlifting as a strength modality, beyond just as a sport. This episode digs into a technical discussion […]