Podcast Episodes

From Fit Set Pass to Ninja Gyms & Turf Business | Catching Up with Tim Gourlay

In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, I reconnect with longtime friend and returning guest Tim Gourlay, who last joined me back in 2018. A lot has changed since then—both for Tim and for the busi…

Published on 16 hours ago

From Business to Bisping: Canadian Filmmaker Shane Fennessey on Storytelling, Mental Health & Making Docs

🎙️ Chasing Common Ground with Shane Fennessey: A Deep Dive into Storytelling, Mental Resilience & Documentary Filmmaking in Canada

In this episode, Chris Liddle chats with Canadian filmmaker and docum…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Sustainable Fat Loss, Confidence Without Rules & Coaching with Purpose ft. Nolan Vannata

In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, I’m joined by coach Nolan Vannata, who’s on a mission to simplify sustainable fat loss—and show the internet that you can enjoy ice cream and lose weight.

We …

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Reinventing Longevity & Leadership in Fitness Coaching with Zach Pello

In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, Chris Liddle sits down with longtime coach and family man Zach Pello to unpack two decades of insight in fitness, mental health, personal growth—and how rede…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jeb Stuart Johnston on Time, Relationships & Living a Life of Service

This week on Chasing Common Ground, I’m joined by strength coach and nutritionist Jeb Stuart Johnston to explore how our perception of time, our relationships, and the ability to embrace discomfort s…

Published on 1 month ago

From Gym Life to Classroom Wisdom: Dean Guedo on Teaching, Parenting, and Purposeful Fitness

Dean Guedo returns for his fifth appearance—his first since the show’s rebrand. This time, the mic is flipped toward life lessons, shifting priorities, and the quiet power of showing up when it’s not…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Selling Longevity & Finding Purpose After 50 with Jay Croft

In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, I sit down with Jay Croft — a journalist-turned-fitness content strategist helping gyms serve adults over 50. We talk about his new book Selling Longevity, w…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Burn the Boats: What It Really Means to Commit

In this solo reflection, I explore one of the most repeated motivational phrases—burn the boats. But what does it actually mean when those boats are your comfort, identity, or backup plan?

I walk thro…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unplug to Reconnect: Lessons on Aging, Purpose, and Choosing What Matters with Mark Zarate

In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, Chris reconnects with long-time friend and fellow coach Mark Zarate. They reflect on the past two years of life, growth, aging, and all the messy middle part…

Published on 2 months ago

Steve Lutz on Losing 170 lbs, Quitting Alcohol, and Rebuilding Purpose from the Ground Up

Today’s episode is one of the most powerful I’ve recorded—because it’s so real.

Meet Steve Lutz—first-time podcast guest, fitness coach, and someone who’s walked through fire. At one point, Steve was …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago