In this episode, Jessie and I debrief on our experiences at USAPL and USAW Nationals. We explore the successes, what could have gone better, and how we are approaching our programming and coaching differently to navigate those needs.



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Ep. 298: Heavy Carries, Top Singles, & USAW/USAPL Nationals | Jessie Stemo

We are joined by Dr. Michael Roberts, a professor and researcher at Auburn University and one of the most published scientists on muscle hypertrophy and skeletal muscle biology.



In this episode, we explore the mechanisms of muscle growth, individual response to training, and how skeletal muscle health allows us to age well.



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Ep. 297: Dr. Michael Roberts | Muscle, Longevity, and the Biology of Aging

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Dr. Jacob Goodin is an associate professor of kinesiology and Director of Sport Science at Point Loma Nazarene University. He holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University, where he studied barbell squatting styles, muscle fascicle architecture, and athlete monitoring techniques.



Alongside his academic pursuits, he also competed in track and field and cross country, showcasing his prowess as an endurance athlete (and eventual coach).



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Ep. 296: Endurance Training for Strength Athletes | Jacob Goodin, PhD

Every episode of my podcast covers some aspect of training theory, coaching, psychology, and nutrition. Pretty much anything related to performance. With that comes a lot of abstract thinking and imagining how it would play out in practice. Until now...



In this crossover episode, Dani and I get interviewed by the Red Gauge podcast and discuss our coach-athlete relationship, remote coaching, and USAPL Nationals. We also get roped into playing the "Newly Coach" game, one of the funniest segments I've ever been involved with on a podcast.



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Ep. 295: REAL Coach-Athlete Relationships, Training Remotely, & 2025 Nationals | Red Gauge Crossover

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Ep. 294: Bridging the Gap Between Weightlifting and S&C | Zach Caswell

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Ep. 293: The DNA of Champions | Sergii Putsoff, PhD

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Ep. 292: Utilizing Plyometrics: Why Biomechanics & Velocity Matter | Mike Young, PhD & Jessie Stemo

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Ep. 291: How to Develop Elite Technique | Max Aita

Todd Kashdan is an intellectual idol of mine. He has a PhD in clinical psychology, is the founder of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University, and a leading educator to the public. He's written books on curiosity, negative emotions, and the art of insubordination. His writings alone have influenced the trajectory of my life and career.



In this episode, we explore the underpinnings of curiosity, how to manage social anxiety, and the reason relationships fail (and why that's okay).



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Ep. 290: Social Anxiety, Relationships, & Understanding Curiosity | Todd Kashdan, PhD

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Ep. 289: How Heavy Should You Train? | Jessie Stemo

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I (Joshua Gibson) interview elite level weightlifters, coaches, and experts in the field of strength and power development.

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