Best Joshua Gibson Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 288: Unlocking Human Potential | Scott Barry Kaufman 59:03

3d ago59:03

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Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist, professor at Columbia University, best-selling author, and host of The Psychology Podcast. His work has reshaped how we think about intelligence, creativity, and self-actualization—and in this conversation, he brings those ideas to life. In this episode, we explore topics like reframing trauma, overcoming …

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Ep. 287: How Many Sets & Reps to Build Size | Jake Remmert, PhD(c) 1:10:35

5d ago1:10:35

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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Jake will present on the development of muscle hypertrophy. Register here to attend the greatest online Strength Power event in 2025: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jake.remmert_coach/ https://www.jakeremmert.com/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ja…

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CAD, Agency, and the Hero's Journey - Filip Aronshtein | #66 56:19

8d ago56:19

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In a recent trip to NYC, we sat down with Fil Aronstein, founder of Dirac. We didn't have our recording equipment along but had to snag the moment (in true Fil style). Please excuse the camera quality and enjoy this conversation with Fil Aronstein. We talk through what Dirac is building, how to bring America back to full production, the hero's jour…

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Ep. 286: Slow Progressions, Creative Programming & Competition Debriefs | Jessie Stemo 42:12

16d ago42:12

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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Jessie will present on her experiences as an elite athlete, elite weightlifting coach, and the CEO of Power and Grace Performance! Register here for an early bird discount: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestemo/ https://powerandgraceperformance.c…

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Ep. 285: Basics of Speed Training & Conditioning | Chris Taber, PhD 39:54

20d ago39:54

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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Chris will present on power development for athletes. Register here for an early bird discount: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Email Chris to express interest in Lori S. Bigelow scholarship: [email protected] Follow Chris: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drchristaber/⁠ ⁠https://www.researchg…

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Ep. 284: Six Keys to Enhance Psychological Well-Being & Resilience | Steven Hayes, PhD 1:11:57

1M ago1:11:57

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Steven Hayes returns to the podcast! If you're unfamiliar with his work, he is one of the most cited psychologists in the world, publishing 47 books and over 700 journal articles. In addition to his prolific publications, he's the originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has played a massive hand in developing the Psychological Fle…

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Ep. 283: Tempo Variations and Long-term Planning | Jessie Stemo, CEO Power & Grace 1:06:11

1M ago1:06:11

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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Jessie will present on her experiences as an elite athlete, elite weightlifting coach, and the CEO of Power and Grace Performance! Register here for an early bird discount: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/ Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestemo/ https://powerandgraceperformance.c…

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Ep. 282: What is Sport Science? | Andrew Stuart, PhD(c) 1:12:49

1M ago1:12:49

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Andrew Stuart and I first met at the NSCA conference in Baltimore, Maryland. At the time, we discussed his role as the Assistant Director of the Athletic Performance Lab at Nebraska, his experience with US Speed Skating, and how weightlifting fits into the broader picture of performance. In this episode, we explore some fundamental questions in the…

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How Men Become Kings - Anonymous Guest | #65 2:02:26

1M ago2:02:26

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Today, Santiago & Josh talk human psychology, behavior, and action with an export in behaviorism and technology under condition of anonymity. (00:00) Where are the role models? (00:32) Guest’s background (10:24) When regret changes the story (11:26) Why Tate’s message hits (and why he’s wrong) (24:29) Elon as a modern king (29:28) Can women collaps…

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Ep. 281: The Keys to Building a Coaching Business | Zack Bartell, SoCal Powerlifting 1:10:05

2M ago1:10:05

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Zack Bartell got his start in athletics, developing an insane level of strength while training for football and, eventually, powerlifting. Fast forward nearly a decade, and he's turned that passion for training into building an incredibly successful in-person gym called SoCal Powerlifting. Through that process, he's built his own business and exper…

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Making Enemy: Telling WWII from the German's Perspective - Darryl Cooper | #64 2:36:47

2M ago2:36:47

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Darryl Cooper, host of Martyr Made Podcast, about Enemy, his new series telling the story of WWII from the German’s perspective. We cover a lot of meta-questions: his research methodology, sources, approach, and overall objectives. (1:01) Introduction to the WWII series (1:58) Why WWII remains untouchable (10:50) Pu…

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Ep. 280: Guided Imagery & Mindfulness to Improve Health and Performance | Peter Giacobbi, PhD 59:32

2M ago59:32

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Dr. Peter Giacobbi and I first met in a bar where we ended up discussing various philosophical interests and ways of understanding the world. Little did I know I was talking to one of the foremost experts in sport psychology and guided imagery. Since that fateful day, he's become a member of my dissertation committee and enlightened me to the many …

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Ep. 279: The Science of Competition Coaching | Chris Taber, PhD 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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You're in the backroom with your athlete and they just smoked their opener. As they walk off the stage, you need to figure out how many kilos to bump up. Is there a science to attempt selection? Is it all based on intuition? Is it both? In this episode, Chris details his recent work examining the jumps elite weightlifters take in competition and ho…

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Ep. 278: All Things Strength Development | Tim Suchomel, PhD 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

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Strength is a hot commodity in the sport of weightlifting. Every coach and athlete will claw and scratch for every kilo they can add to their squats, pulls, and presses. This is for good reason - strength underpins all forms of movement. So, the question becomes, what's the best way to develop it, and is it even that important in the first place? L…

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Building Charter Communities in Appalachia - 12 Month Update | #63 49:28

2M ago49:28

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Last year, Josh Abbotoy, managing partner of New Founding and CEO of RidgeRunner, joined our podcast to discuss the vision for RidgeRunner, a portfolio company building charter communities in Appalachia. Many hit pieces later, 40 households involved, and thousands of acres of land purchased, he joins us again with the 12-month update on the project…

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Ep. 277: Training Talks w/Max Aita | Top Pull Variations, High/Low Days, & Creating Your System 56:28

3M ago56:28

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Many athletes struggle with similar aspects of the lifts. This is because snatches and cleans will always be snatches and cleans, without much external unpredictability. Pull variations are intended to emphasize phases of the lift that must be trained perfectly. How you program these movements, including high and low stress days, to your specific p…

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The Death of the Managerial Age (and Building What's Next) - Nate Fischer | #62 38:05

3M ago38:05

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Nate Fischer, Founder & CEO of New Founding, to discuss: (0:54) Why state and local leadership matter more than ever (3:12) Red States must not be financial and digital colonies of their enemies (6:22) The State Leadership Initiative, a new org he’s co-founding (7:05) The entrepreneurial mindset in politics (11:18) …

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Ep. 276: Training Talks w/Max Aita | Rethinking Program Design 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

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The longer you write programs, the less they look like templatized, cookie-cutter 12-week blocks. Eventually, the programs morph into something more akin to something found in the Russian manuals. This is due to the critical nature of training volume, intensity, and exercise selection driving the adaptive response. Blanket prescriptions (5x5) go th…

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Make Movies Great Again - N.D. Wilson | #61 1:15:35

3M ago1:15:35

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview N.D. Wilson, best-selling author of the 100 Cupboards trilogy and of the nationally acclaimed Ashtown Burials series and creator and producer of the "Hello Ninja" book and Netflix show, to discuss the vibe shift in Hollywood post Trump, the future of Christian media, mediocrity and playing it safe vs. excellence, an…

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Ep. 275: The Keys to Great Leadership | Steph Mock Grubbs, MLB S&C Coach 43:22

3M ago43:22

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Steph Mock Grubbs hails from Pennsylvania, spending the last four years as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Pittsburgh. As of 2025, she's accepted a position as a MLB Strength Coach with the Houston Astros, taking her understanding of S&C, sport science, and leadership to H-Town. In this episode of the pod…

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Ep. 274: Derek Miles, DPT | No Silly BS, Training for Power After Injury, & Being More Disagreeable 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

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Derek Miles, DPT, is a no silly BS rehab specialist who runs his own physical therapy clinic (Miles Rehab and Performance) in Cincinnati, Ohio, and works on the Pain and Rehab team for Barbell Medicine. In this episode, we discuss many pain and rehab-related topics, how to become more disagreeable when communicating science, training for power afte…

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Ep. 273: Austin Baraki, MD | What the Health "Optimization" Gurus Get WRONG 1:31:15

4M ago1:31:15

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Austin Baraki should be a household name. Aside from being a kickass Internal Medicine Physician, he's a member of the Barbell Medicine team where he puts out some of the highest quality information related to health, nutrition, physical activity, and rehab. In this episode of the podcast, Austin and I discuss the concept of health (i.e., what is g…

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Ep. 272: Olivia Reeves | Olympic & World Champion 52:39

4M ago52:39

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I welcome Olivia Reeves back on the podcast! She was previously on episodes 219 & 236, where we discussed her background in the sport, her thoughts on making it to the Olympics, and what it would take to reach the podium. In this episode, we relive her Olympic victory, where she took gold in the 71 kg class at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. But that…

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Synthesis: The AI-Powered Education Born at SpaceX - Chrisman Frank & Synthesis | #60 1:38:11

4M ago1:38:11

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Chrisman Frank, Co-Founder & CEO of Synthesis. Inspired by SpaceX's school for employees' children, Synthesis aims to provide similar educational experiences to a broader audience and at an affordable price. Synthesis's AI-driven tutor, launched a year ago, has seen significant success, with plans to expand to local…

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Ep. 271: Predicting Weightlifting Trends in 2025 | Seb Ostrowicz, Weightlifting House 1:13:59

4M ago1:13:59

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2024 was one heck of a year for weightlifting. Olivia Reeves won Olympic gold, Karlos Nasar stole our hearts (thanks, Weightlifting House), China won 5 Olympic golds, and the sport doesn't seem to be slowing down. In this episode of the podcast, I was joined by the one and only Seb Ostrowicz, founder of Weightlifting House. Seb and I discuss the pa…

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Ep. 270: Should Weightlifters Jump? (How to Program Plyometrics) | Chris Taber, PhD 44:03

4M ago44:03

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Chris Taber, PhD in Sport Physiology, joins me yet again to tackle training questions through a science-informed lens. During this episode of the podcast, we discuss flywheel training, jumps, plyometrics, and how to program power-based movements. Enjoy Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/drchristaber/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christ…

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Ep. 269: Meredith Alwine | Worlds, Retirement, & Future Plans 56:20

5M ago56:20

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Meredith Alwine is one of the most decorated weightlifters in the USA. She's a 3x Pan American Champion, 2021 World Champion, and Junior World silver medalist. Along with being an incredible athlete, she's also an avid thinker, finding her love of philosophy at thirteen years old. Join us as we discuss Meredith's most recent performance at Worlds, …

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An Evening with Ron Dodson | #59 1:18:45

5M ago1:18:45

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Ron Dodson, CEO & Portfolio Manager of Dallas North Capital Partners, to discuss his personal journey from talented guitarist, to pilot, to hedge fund manager, as well as his thoughts on the 2024 election, pending financial crisis, and how the Trump team should handle corruption and conflicts in Ukraine and the Midd…

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Ep. 268: Coaching at Two Olympic Games, Leaving Power & Grace, and High School S&C | Spencer Arnold 45:51

5M ago45:51

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Spencer Arnold has coached at two Olympic Games, helped produce countless D1 athletes, and continues to leave his mark in the sports performance world. Listen in as we discuss his experience at the Paris Games, why he decided to step down from Power and Grace, and how Hebron Christian manages to produce so many elite athletes. This is an episode yo…

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Mach Industries: Building America's Autonomous Munitions Arsenal - Ethan Thornton | 58# 1:06:38

5M ago1:06:38

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Ethan Thornton, Founder of Mach Industries, to discuss the future of warfare, drones, and what Mach Industries is building to prepare the US to win the next conflict. The future of warfare is mass-scale unmanned drone & hypersonic missiles. Total victory depends on the ability to build the most, the fastest, and the…

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Ep. 267: Science of the Jerk and Overhead Pressing Derivatives for Weightlifting and S&C | Marcos Soriano, PhD 1:08:55

6M ago1:08:55

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Marcos Soriano is a PhD working in both academia and athletics. He has been conducting and publishing some of the coolest research in weightlifting, all centered around understanding performance. Listen to this episode of the podcast as we explore the split jerk and weightlifting overhead pressing derivatives. This includes the role of the press, p…

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What This Election Means for Builders - Nate Fischer | #57 1:30:19

6M ago1:30:19

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Nate Fischer, Founder & CEO of New Founding, Co-founder of American Reformer, and Co-founder of a $1Billion RE firm, to discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election and what it means for the future of conservatism, Americanism, the US economy, Christianity, and much more. #NateFischer #Election #2024 #DonaldTrump #MAG…

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Ep. 266: Personality of Elite Coaches, Long-term Planning, and Max's Biceps 58:43

6M ago58:43

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"Good coaching is thinking in patterns and not pieces." This is a quote that has stuck with me since I heard it on the On Coaching podcast. Long-term planning is a process of managing the patterns in training, attempting to produce the best competition result when it's needed. CoachLogik has really pushed a long-term planner that was part of the im…

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The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism - Dr. Sean McMeekin | #56 1:16:02

6M ago1:16:02

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Sean McMeekin, Professor of European History and Culture and Author of Stalin's War, to discuss the origins of Communism, the influence and impact of Lenin and Stalin, World War II Revisionism, and applications to modern day US politics. #SeanMcMeekin #Communism #WorldWarII #Stalin #Lenin #Election #War #Famine #Pol…

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Ep. 265: 3 sets of 10, Strategic Variation, and Programming Mistakes 1:03:47

6M ago1:03:47

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Max and I were definitely in a mood when we recorded this episode of the podcast. When we started spitballing topics before the show, we couldn't come up with much. Unsurprisingly, this turned out to be one of the best episodes yet. Listen in as we discuss Coaches College, 3 sets of 10, principles of programming, the biggest mistakes we've made, an…

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Ep. 264: Building a Big Squat, Moving Weight Classes, & Dreaming Big | Dani Myers Glynn 1:06:33

6M ago1:06:33

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Dani Myers Glynn is a powerlifter in the USAPL. She's competed across two different weight classes, soon to be three, qualifying and placing in the top 10 for the last three years in both the 100 + and 100 kg categories. By day, she is an HR specialist, and by night, she is one of the strongest people in the country. Listen in as we discuss the Arn…

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"The One Historical Event I Would Change" - Darryl Cooper/Martyr Made | #55 29:40

7M ago29:40

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Darryl Cooper, Host of the Martyr Made Podcast and Co-Host of "The Unraveling with Jocko Willink," to discuss the what three events he would change in human history to put the world on a better path. #DarrylCooper #West #War #Government #History #WorldWarI #Reformation Darryl Cooper is Host of The Martyr Made Podcas…

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Ep. 263: Three Principles of Coaching Greatness 47:07

7M ago47:07

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In this episode, Max and I dive into the fundamentals of effective coaching, breaking down our three key principles: rapid iteration, utilizing tools over rigid schools of thought, and the importance of execution. Enjoy! Follow Max and sign up for the CoachLogik beta: https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/ https://app.coachlogik.com/login Follow me an…

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Ep. 262: Revolutionizing Cognitive Therapy | David Burns, M.D. 2:01:37

7M ago2:01:37

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This was the most meaningful podcast that I've recorded to date, as I was joined by the legend Dr. David Burns. David is a psychiatrist and author known for his contributions to cognitive behavioral therapy. His book "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" explores the philosophical underpinnings of how our thoughts influence our emotions and behavior…

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The Man Investing in America (Early Palantir, Anduril's First Round) | Josh Manchester 1:16:29

7M ago1:16:29

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Josh Manchester, former Officer in U.S. Marines and General Partner at Champion Hill Ventures, about his early investment in SpaceX, pending global catastrophes, AI, government regulation of industry, and new ventures on the horizon. #JoshManchester #ChampionHill #Venture #Business #Industry #Space #AI #Defense #Nat…

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Ep. 261: The Art of Successful Remote Coaching 59:56

7M ago59:56

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I am once again joined by the magnificent Max Aita, this time to discuss remote coaching. We chat about the Xs and Os of successful remote coaching, including the importance of inter- and intrapersonal skills, thinking in patterns and not pieces, and where intuition fits in. Enjoy. Follow Max and sign up for the CoachLogik beta: https://www.instagr…

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How Mobs Work - Joe Rigney | #53 1:03:35

7M ago1:03:35

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Joe Rigney, Author of "Leadership & Emotional Sabotage," Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College, and Associate Pastor at Christ Church. They talk history, politics, the dangers of unbridled passions, how mobs form, the dark side of empathy, how empathy is often selfish, roots of leadership, CS Lewis, Shakes…

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Ep: 260: Favorite Exercises, Training Too Light, & Improving the Squat | Max Aita 55:43

7M ago55:43

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The podcast is BACK and this week I am joined by the great Max Aita. We discuss programming after a competition, training too light, our favorite exercises, and the state of CoachLogik. Enjoy. Follow Max and sign up for the CoachLogik beta: https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/ https://app.coachlogik.com/login Follow me and get coaching: https://www.…

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"They'd Rather Rule in Hell" - Douglas Wilson | #52 58:47

7M ago58:47

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Douglas Wilson, Senior Minister of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, Host of the "Blog and Mablog" Podcast, and author of over 50 books including "Mere Christianity" and "Reformed is Not Enough" to discuss: 1:35 - Possible election outcomes 5:30 - Kamala Harris as a "sacrificial lamb." 7:50 - Betting markets as politi…

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The State of the West - Darryl Cooper / Martyr Made | #51 2:59:34

8M ago2:59:34

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Earlier in August, Santiago & Josh sat down with Darryl Cooper, host of the Martyr Made Podcast and Co-Host of "The Unraveling" with Jocko Willink to discuss the insanity of western elites, cultural, spiritual, and economic implications of mass migration, the weaponization of the media, marriage, family, religion and more. Enjoy our longest episode…

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The Millennium of Optimism - Packy McCormick | #50 1:07:27

8M ago1:07:27

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Packy McCormick, Founder of Not Boring and a16z Crypto advisor, to discuss Packy's early career and launch of the Not Boring newsletter, his favorite startups, some of the most exciting companies shaking up the defense and energy industries, and what the future holds for American Dynamism. We cover: > The American M…

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Raising Your Sails - CR Wiley | #49 1:10:58

9M ago1:10:58

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview CR Wiley, a pastor, author, investor, and illustrator. We cover: > Toxic masculinity > Pastors who cannot relate to men > Growing up in (and escaping) Scientology > Productive property and the productive household > How pastoring in the hood made him a better writer > Globalism and the decline of the American Empire…

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Do What You Say You'll Do - Joe Colangelo | #48 1:13:20

9M ago1:13:20

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Joe Colangelo, Founder & CEO of Boxcar, a boutique integrated commuting company. Joe is one of the scrappiest founders you'll ever meet. He went from renting out his driveway to NYC commuters and a spreadsheet to building Boxcar, a commuting company backed by Paul Graham and loved by thousands of professionals. We c…

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Ep. 259: Hormones, Subjective Questionnaires, and Philosophy of Science | Drake Eserhaut, PhD (c) 52:21

9M ago52:21

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We wrote a book! You can pick up your copy here: Weightlifter's Guide to the Clean and Jerk Drake Eserhaut is a PhD student at the University of Kansas, where he studies the endocrine response to exercise and sport, specifically including blood flow restriction training for strength and power athletes. In this episode, we discuss subject and object…

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Keeper: The Algorithm That Finds Your Soulmate - Jake Kozloski | #47 45:09

10M ago45:09

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Today, Santiago & Josh interview Jake Kozloski, Founder & CEO at Keeper, a premium AI enhanced match-making service that seeks to transform modern dating culture, eliminating the inefficiencies of Tinder, Bumble, Henge, etc. and replace it with authenticity and matches with aligned values and goals that are made for marriage. We cover: > the dating…

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