Podcast Episodes

Ep 806: The Truth About Bodyweight Strength w/ Chris Sommer

Episode 806

Former US National Gymnastics Coach and founder of GymnasticBodies, Chris Sommer, is one of the few guys who can break your body down with just a set of rings, and then rebuild it with bulletproof jo…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 805: Kyle Ruth on How to Build Real Athletes

Episode 805

Strength is a skill, not a side quest. Former CrossFit Games athlete and coach at Training Think Tank, Kyle Ruth, joins John to break down how training has evolved (and gone soft), why Olympic liftin…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 804: New Amsterdam Genomics. Rethinking DNA

Episode 804

Lauren Fritsch, founder of New Amsterdam Genomics, breaks down how real-time DNA updates are changing the game for performance, health, and longevity. We dive into John's own genetic data, the evolut…

Published on 5 months ago

Ep 803: The Fight After 40 - Weight Gain And How to Fix It

Episode 803

You’re not 25 anymore, and the old tricks don’t work. Arash Soofiani is back to break down fat loss for men over 40: why the weight creeps in, where most guys fail, and what it really takes to reclai…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Ep 802: The Gut War w/ Dr. Sabine Hazan

Episode 802

Dr. Sabine Hazan is back and she’s not holding anything back. In this powerful conversation, she breaks down how the gut microbiome influences everything from immunity to mental health, why her resea…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 801: Training Myths vs Mastery w/ Dr Ben Skutnik

Episode 801

Everyone’s yelling “show me the studies,” but no one’s actually reading them. Dr. Ben Skutnik joins John to unpack what doing your own research really means, how non-scientists should approach traini…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 800: John McPhee - Train Like Your Life Depends on It

Episode 800

John McPhee, aka The Sheriff of Baghdad, joins us to expose the biggest myths in tactical training and the harsh realities of real-world combat. From mastering fundamentals to why most guys are train…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep 799: Judd Lienhard: Strength Science vs. Bro Science

Episode 799

Most people train like morons. Random workouts, zero plan, chasing soreness instead of strength. Judd Lienhard joins John to cut through the nonsense and break down what ACTUALLY makes you stronger, …

Published on 6 months ago

Ep 798: Welbourn vs CrossFit - The Smackdown

Episode 798

The internet thrives on drama, but true strength isn't just about lifting, it's about cutting through the noise.

In this exclusive Q&A, John Welbourn and Arash Soofiani set the record straight on athl…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Ep 797: Xande Ribeiro: Jiu-Jitsu Mastery & Brotherhood

Episode 797

Xande Ribeiro isn’t just a world champion, he’s a legend who’s seen it all in jiu-jitsu. In this episode, we break down the grind, the brotherhood, and the relentless discipline it takes to dominate …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago