Becoming The Lion Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joey Szatmary
Becoming The Lion is a podcast for people looking to take control of their life, and become leaders. You will learn from my successes and failures as I embark on my own journey of becoming a leader/entrepreneur/stregnth sport athlete. You will find great value in this podcast, enjoy!
Pride, Special guest with a friend and very strong and powerful woman Dr Alice Atlanta. Alice is a professional writer, content creator, speaker & coach specializing in work with veterans and SOF communities. In this EP we talk about her story about what it means to be STRONG as a female in a male dominated space, along with her thoughts on toxic masculinity. Enjoy!
Pride, in this EP I cover how to crush your NY resolutions for 2022. I take you through a step-by-step process that will help you attain whatever resolution (goal) you have in mind. We also cover common mistakes made, and how to avoid those mistakes. Let's attack this year hard together and make it an awesome year!
Pride, as the title mentioned I signed up for an Ironman, yupp. I'm pretty scared and excited at the same time. I'm going all in and that's what made me bring on my new guest and coach Todd Pollock. Todd is an accomplished endurance runner & overall endurance athlete. We dive into his early years, getting into running, qualifying and competing in the Boston Marathon, nutrition, and my future training for the Ironman. It's a great EP and I know you will enjoy it!
Follow Todd @greater_than_endurance
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Hey Pride, this EP was inspired by a passage I read from former Navy Seal Jason Pike who I follow on Youtube. His Youtube account is "Frogman Tactical" So make sure to go and follow him. I found this episode timely as the world is in a weird place, I was verbally attacked yesterday, and I wanted to do another "alpha" podcast EP. Enjoy!
Pride, this is a good one! I have 3 awesome guests join me in a discussion on all things mental health! Doc who is a former Green Beret of 17 years, Dr. Knight who is a psychiatrist and neurologist, and her husband Dr. Barsky who is a PT. We specifically dive into depression and anxiety. We talk signs and symptoms, misconceptions, treatment, and much much more! If you suffer from any mental health disorders this is a great one for you to listen to! Enjoy.
Pride, we have a special guest in the house Americas Strongest man Anthony Deihl! We talk strength training, coaching, bodybuilding, and also dive into his newest project of homeschooling. We are both very alike and share very similar views on most topics. I know you will enjoy this one always. Make sure to follow Anthony!
@anthony105prostrongman
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Pride, What's up? In this weekly wisdom EP I answer a ton of your questions submitted from IG. I talk about future hunting plans, how to get out of rut, my thoughts on conjugate training, does cutting mean you will lose strength, will I have kids, and much much more! Enjoy
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Pride, super stoked to have Steve Hall from Revive Stronger join me on the podcast where we talk a lot of bodybuilding. We dive into his background and how he got into natural bodybuilding, science based bodybuilding training, training splits, cardio for fat loss and more! I know you guys who are interested in physique based training will enjoy this podcast. Thanks so much for coming on Steve!
Follow Steve: @revivestronger
https://revivestronger.com/
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Hey Pride, in this Ep I talk about my experience with potentially getting shadow banned on social media. I also dive deep into my new battle with depression and facing the emotional incarceration I've put myself into. Hopefully someone out there can relate to this EP and you find it useful to know you are not alone!
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Pride, in this EP I'm joined by a phenomenal coach in the fitness industry Andrew Coates. Andrew has been a coach for over 10 years, a writer for T-Nation, successful online coach, and just an overall cool guy! We dive into how grow your coaching business and spread your message, issues with the industry, and dealing with haters as you grow! I know you will all enjoy this EP and find some value in it. Enjoy and make sure to follow Andrew on his platforms.
@andrewcoatesfitness
https://andrewcoatesfitness.com/
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Pride, we have Coach Matt (@coachcoachmatt_lionsden) and Big Steve (@bigg_steve) in the house. During this EP we dive deep into Coach Matts recent Iron Man experience where he swims over 2 miles, rides his bike 112 miles, and finishes it off with a marathon run! Very few people in their life will ever accomplish such a feat of endurance. We ask him all the questions about how he felt mentally and physically, his training and nutrition. Enjoy!
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Hey Pride, in this EP on the weekly wisdom I answer a ton of your questions submitted on social media. I really appreciate these questions and have fun answering them. We cover guns, nature, video games, and some questions on spirituality! I can't wait for the next EP. Enjoy
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Hey Pride, excited for this guest! Dave is a dentist by day and fitness enthusiast by night. He is the host of "Brains and Gains" podcast which dives deep into the science and topics of all things health and fitness. We dive into the basic traps to avoid with training and nutrition while talking about some of our own mistakes and experiences getting into our fitness journeys. If you are someone who is looking to start your fitness journey or even a bit confused this podcast will really set you up for success. Enjoy!
Follow Dave: @dave_maconi / Brains and Gains Podcast
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Pride what's up? In this EP I launch the new "Weekly Wisdom" series where I take your questions submitted on social media and answer them. In this EP there were a bunch of Book related Questions so I wanted to condense my favorite books for certain genres and break them down for you. This one's all about business & entrepreneurship. So if you're someone who is looking to start a business or already run a business and looking for some resources to level up this ones for YOU! Enjoy.
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Pride, this was a very special EP for me. I got to hang out with a US Navy SEAL "G" over the weekend who is also a friend of mine. We cover 9/11 being the catalyst to his SOF career, SEAL training, how to conquer through obstacles, Afghanistan, and what being a SEAL means. This EP is packed with great information and I know G will be back on the show in the future to dive even deeper on some specific topics. I hope you enjoy this one!
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Hey Pride, in this EP I have some familiar guest Steve and coach Matt on the podcast! We talk in depth on Coach Matts Training for his upcoming Ironman. We also dive into gym culture and how you build a great gym culture or how to find one for yourself. I also cover my bicep tear recovery and off insight to those who have injuries or setbacks for training! Enjoy.
Coach Matt: @Coachmatt_lionsden
Big Steve: @bigg_steve
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Pride, this is a truly remarkable podcast! We have Ryan Hendrickson who is a Special Forces / Green Beret operator. He has many battle accolades such as a silver star, multiple bronze stars, purple hear, and medal of valor. He has been through many trials of adversity since a child all the way up to stepping on an IED overseas. However, these obstacles never stopped him from pushing forward. We talk about how to reach your potential, dealing with mental health, and more! This story will inspire you, that is guaranteed.
Check out Ryans Book: Amazon.com: Tip of the Spear: The Incredible Story of an Injured Green Beret's Return to Battle eBook : Hendrickson, Ryan: Kindle Store
Ryans Website: Ryan Hendrickson - The Tip of the Spear (ryanmhendrickson.com)
IG: Tipofthespearrmh
Pride, In this Ep I have my French Canadian Friend Antoine Vaillant talk with me about his dark and troublesome past with addiction. What I love about this Ep is how open Antoine is about everything. He is such a great genuine person with amazing energy. His story can really resonate with a lot of people out there who are dealing with the same battles. Antoine is also a pro bodybuilder and former Mr.Olympia competitor. I hope you enjoyed this Ep as much as I did and make sure to share it with others as we can potentially change lives just by listening!
Support Antoine:
Antoine IG: Antoinev87
YouTube: Antoine Vaillant
website: avbodybuilding.com
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Hey pride, in this EP we kick off season 3 with an update on where I've been, and what's to come! There are so many amazing guests and topics we will cover in the season. I'm more fired up than ever delivering you and EP every week and eventually these will also be on video for youtube as well. I have An old friend Steve who will be a regular on the podcast, and also my brother Nick makes another appearance on the show. They both have great stories about their fitness journey and we cover some of the points that helped them get started and back on track with creating a healthier lifestyle.
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Hey Pride! Stoked about this EP where I sit down with an actual Pro Strongman Ken Nowiki! Ken has a long list of accolades but some of his biggest have been Scotland's strongest man, Arnold sports festival, and competing against Eddie Hall! He has been in the game for over 15 years competing at a high level. Ken tells us his story of growing up in Scotland, what it takes to be a pro strongman, and owning one of the biggest gym equipment distributors named Cerberus. This is a story you want to sit down and listen to! He is a passionate individual and crazy strong. Ken also took the time to train with me at The Den and gave me some awesome pointers on some of my lifts. Make sure to follow ken!
IG: @knstrongman
IG: @cerberus_strength_usa
Website: https://cerberus-strength.us/
Hey Pride! In this EP I have a friend of mine on named Jake Boly. A lot of you probably know of Jake through the content he has created for the site called Barbend, but Jake has been working on a ton of new projects of his own and also an avid fitness enthusiast. We dive deep into his background as an editor, back-end software and secrets to drive traffic to your online business, and also a lot of old training ideology we no longer believe in. This EP is packed with great information for anyone starting in the fitness space as a profession, or someone whos already in it looking to level themselves up! Make sure you follow Jake on all social platforms.
IG: @jake_boly
@pheasyquelab
@that_fit_friend
Youtube: Jake Boly
Pride, stoked about this EP with Jujimufu who has become a great friend of mine over the last several years. You may know Juji from his viral chair split videos, Americas Got Talent, or maybe him setting his garage on fire! Nonetheless he is known around the world with millions of followers on social media. I know him is Jon Call and he is my friend. He has played a large role in my social media growth and also just someone who I love to be around and train with. In this EP we cover the origin story of how he got his name, how he came up with his viral videos, his training philosophy and some major takeaways on living your life to the fullest! Enjoy! Follow @jujimufu on all platforms and check out jujimufu.com for other cool things!
Pride in this EP we bring on Dr. Spencer Nadolsky who is a obesity/lipid specialist physician, chief physician for RP strength, former D1 wrestler, and a pro troll on social media! We had a great talk diving into obesity, BMI, fad diets, and giving some overall tips to live a healthier life. I know you will enjoy this one! Follow Spencer @drnadolsky
Hey Pride, in this EP we uncover a lot with our guest Professor LeeAnn Marchesi who is an educator in social studies and also sexuality. She talks about her journey into strength sports, how she got involved in becoming and educator, why she teaches sexuality, and the importance of communication with relationships. I find her research and information very interesting and she is also one awesome person to be around! If you are interested in personal connection or how to better yourself/relationships you are in this is a MUST listen.
Personality tests: https://personalitymax.com/multiple-intelligences/
Color test: https://www.colorcode.com/choose_personality_test/
Hey Pride, In this EP we have strongman, brainiac, and philosopher Andy Triana on the podcast! Andy is a brilliant mind in the industry and bringing science to the stage with enhancing individuals performance whether its on the platform or at work. We discuss Circadian Rhythm, Muscles vs CNS and CNS fatigue, mindset philosophy etc... A very cool conversation diving into a multitude of topics. I'm also taking a mentorship with Andy which will be a very cool experience to grow my knowledge base. Enjoy
Follow Andy: @theperformancevibe
https://www.theperformancevibe.com/
Hey Pride, in this EP we have Health Coach Ev aka Evan Transue back on the show again! Evan has been on the show in the past so check out earlier EP's where he talks more in depth on his personal story, and his passion for combatting mental illnesses in a wholistic approach. We cover an in depth conversation on light (more specifically sunshine) and how it plays a role in our moods, and other important functions of our daily lives. I've personally been fascinated with this topic lately and have been doing my own experiments with it finding only positive effects on my health and wellbeing. Make sure to give it a listen and share the podcast! Follow Evan @evan_transue.
Hey Pride, in this EP we cover it all baby! We did a Q&A where we answered YOUR questions submitted via Instagram... We dive deep into how we started training, our favorite lifts, alcohol and training, favorite PR songs, movies, tattoos, and MORE! So sit back and enjoy the ride... Lots of great information and a look deeper into us as regular people! Please review the podcast and give us a 5 star rating!
Hey guys in this EP we cover how to smash your goals in 2021. As the New Year starts so many of us make resolutions that we DON'T stick to. We cover, why this happens, and also how to actually accomplish your goals step by step! We also open up about how we go about setting our personal goals and maybe where we have failed in the past. This podcast is highly valuable. As always, we would love if you subscribe and leave a review (hopefully 5 star).
Hey guys, I'm back putting out consistent podcasts for y'all! In this EP we go over where I have been, getting over COVID-19 and how things will be moving forward. I'm joined by Coach Matt, Brad Arbic, DK, and Taylor as we were in Ohio for a collab road trip. We decided to just totally wing this one and go off the cuff talking about conspiracy theories and just joking around a good bit. Hope you guys enjoy it!
Pride, in this EP we have a special guest from all the way across the globe Menno Henselmans! He had been in the country during COVID-19 and we had the opportunity to get a podcast in together. Menno is known for his evidence based approach when it comes to hypertrophy training. In this EP he breaks down all the latest with what the research is saying when it comes to hypertrophy and we also talk about CNS fatigue, what causes it and how to avoid it! Let's get it going folks!!!
IG: @menno.henselmans
Pride, What's up we have a very special guest in the house John The Mountain Dog Meadows!! He is one of the greatest when it comes to bodybuilding and putting out quality content to help educate the masses on their fitness/bodybuilding journey. He is known not only for his training information but more so for his nutritional content! In this Ep we talk about his origin story and him competing in bodybuilding at the age of 13 all the way up to his current goals, running a successful business, nutritional information for training, and much much more! I had a pleasure of chatting with him, and am looking forward to a future collaboration in person. Make sure to follow him on all his platforms.
IG: mountaindog1
Youtube: John Meadows
Website: https://mountaindogdiet.com/
Pride, In this EP we have Dr. Jordan Shallow who is a chiropractor and a competitive powerlifter who champions getting movement right, from the outset. Jordan's patients and clients range from world-class athletes to 9-5 weekend warriors. Understanding the needs of the individual, and the subsequent demands that a particular lifestyle imposes on each person, is the cornerstone on which his clinical practice is built and provides the guidance for him to provide the best care, to everyone. We talk about a variety of things during this podcast but I know you will enjoy this one as always! I can't wait to collaborate with him in the future.
He also runs the company called "Pre-Script" which you can find more information on here: https://www.pre-script.com/
Jordans IG: The_Muscle_Doc
Pride, this is a fun podcast I did with sir Alan Thrall. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento California which is a strength sports gym with a great community. We recorded this during COVID-19 and just wanted to answer you questions and have some fun at the same time. We answering everything from how many armadillos we could fight off to our favorite barbells in the gym. I know you will enjoy it, and it will take your mind off of the current situation the world is in!
@untamedstrength
Pride in this EP we have the Juggernaut himself on the podcast Chad Wesley Smith. Chad is the owner and founder of Juggernaut Training Systems, as well as being one of the most highly regarded strength coaches and athletes of the modern era. As an athlete, Chad has posted Top 10 All-Time Total in wraps (1055kg/2325#) and sleeves (1010kg/2226#), won 2 National Championships in the Shot Put and earned his Pro Card in Strongman. He is also competing in BJJ at a high level and just an overall great guy. We dive into his origins and early life, all the way into how to incorporate strength training and BJJ together. Lots of great points in this podcast I know you will enjoy! Follow Chad @chadwesleysmith
What's up Pride, in this EP we have Ian Daniel aka Ian the Rhino who is an absolute stud of an athlete and has a wealth of knowledge in the industry. Ian not only competed in the CrossFit games he's also the only CrossFit athlete to total over 2,000 lbs in powerlifting! In this EP we talk about his background, getting into CrossFit, his journey into powerlifting, overtraining, sleep, and other ways to optimize performance! Make sure you dive into this EP as he has tons of knowledge to share that will help you in training and life! @ian.the.rhino
hey Pride, in this EP I'm stoked to have Stefi Cohen, Hayden Bowe, and Ian the Rhino on the podcast. Stefi is not only 25x world record holder in lifting but her and her Fiancé Hayden own and operate many successful businesses! We talk about how Hybrid Performance Method came to be and more importantly how to build a successful brand. They are arguably one of the biggest brands in the fitness community and I don't foresee them ever being stopped! You will learn a lot about how to own & manage a business and much more! Make sure you are following them on social!
Stefi @steficohen
Hayden @Hayden.bowe
Ian @ian.the.rhino
https://hybridperformancemethod.com/
Pride, in this Ep we bring back on my friend and BJJ coach Tim Carpenter. We go off the rails with this one talking about this current state of the world. Tim gives his input on if this is the apocalypse or not, how we can us BJJ in a life or death situation, cannibalism, and of course TIGER KING!!! This episode should bring you some laughs, and hopefully a little knowledge. Also know these are hypothetical situations =]. Enjoy! Make sure to follow Tim on social @hellfishbjj
Pride, What's up in this EP I have Stacy Burr AKA Bama Burr on the podcast. Stacy is a world record holder in the 148 weight class with a 1435 total. She is an absolute monster on the platform but also a stand up human being. We talk a lot about what it takes to be a champion and her mindset/habits that make up champions. I know a lot of you will get amped listening to this because her passion is contagious! I think this podcast is timely due to the currernt circumstances and will kick you the kick in the butt you need! Enjoy follow stacy @bamaburr
Pride, in the EP we have another special guest and friend sir Dr.Eric Helms PHD in getting stacked and jacked coming at you hot with nutritional information. In this podcast we talk about Intuitive Eating, what it is and what it is NOT. We talk about how to hit your goals and be compliant when it comes to losing weight or gaining muscle. We also dive into his thoughts on refeed (cheat) meals! I'm stoked for you to dive into this and as always there are tons of valuable golden nuggets to help you with your journey! Enjoy. Follow Eric @helms3dmj and his podcast "Iron Culture" ft Omar Isuf
Pride, In this podcast I bring on guest Dr.Mike Israetel who has been someone very influential in my training career. He is one of the Co-Founders of RP Strength & Nutrition which is one of the biggest companies on the planet when it comes to training programs & nutritional counseling. Mike has a very well rounded background with strength sports and has been currently training for a bodybuilding show in the near future. We dive into the basics when it comes to hypertrophy and how to get as jacked as possible. We also go on some really bizarre rants and I'm not sure if this podcast will be allowed on the air after this. So listen while you can and make sure you go and follow Mike & RP Strength.
What's up Pride! In the EP I traveled down to the Mecca of BJJ/MMA training in Philadelphia Balance Studio owned by Ricardo and Phil Migliarese. They have been the early pioneers of MMA and BJJ in the US with a very large following of student and successful fighters. I got the time to sit and chat with Ricardo (after rolling with him). Ricardo talks about growing up in an environment that pushed them to become the men and leaders they are today. How to turn struggles into triumph, and be a new age alpha in a world full of sheep! Enjoy!
If you are ever in the area make sure to drop in an check their gyms out located in Philadelphia.
IG: animalblackbelt
Hey Pride, in this EP I head to New York where I trained at Believe Elite Athletic Training Facility owned by my buddy John Rhan. John is a phenomenal coach who actually started as a government agent then switched his career to training athletes and running a gym. His story is touching on how it all started with one special athlete. We also get to talk to his athlete/UFC fighter Shane Burgos and his journey to getting into the UFC. Shane is one of the top fighters in the world and an absolute animal. I really had a blast chatting with these guys and I hope you enjoy this EP! Follow them on social.
@believeelitetraining
@hurricaneshane_
What's up Pride! This is the start of season 2 and we are coming out swinging to bring you even better content and podcasts to listen to. In this first EP we have Jared who is the owner of Depth Before Dishonor Squat Co. Which is one of the biggest clothing companies in the sport of powerlifting & strongman! Jared has unique designs that are original and also spins off of pop culture classics. What's cool about him is his story of being a college professor in biology to starting a side hustle that started with just 13 shirts! I don't think he ever would of predicted he would be able to quit his full time teaching job to run this business! I hope you all enjoy and make sure to check out the company (I wear a lot of their stuff and am big supporter).
IG:Depth_Beforedishonor_Squatco
website: https://depthbeforedishonorsquatcompany.com/
What's up Pride, in this EP all the coaches from The Lions Den sit down and answer a ton of questions members from The Iron Lions FB group asked. Most of them had to do with programming. How to program, how long programs should be, what to focus on programming for strongman and much more! There is a ton of value in this podcast when it comes to the basics of programming and how to do it for yourself and others. We hope you enjoy this podcast!
Coach Tonya: IG Coachtonya_lionsden
Coach Matt: IG Coachmatt_lionsden
Coach Joe: IG Szatstrength
What's up Pride! In the EP I have two of the most influential people in the strength/fitness space join me on this podcast. Sir Alan Thrall & Omar Isuf! I has an absolute blast hosting them at my house for a few days while we lifted at The Lions Den and also ran a lifting clinic. Alan owns Untamed Strength in Sacramento CA which is a strongman and powerlifting gym. Omar is a fitness buff who enjoys spreading knowledge and collaborating with all the top athletes and coaching in the industry. Omar is base out of Toronto Canada. These guys are the real deal, talking about awesome practical tips to help you along your lifting/fitness journey. I'm pre-apologizing for my voice as it was really rough getting over being sick for a few weeks. However, these guys smashed it out of the park answering my questions. Enjoy!
IG: Omarisuf
IG Untamedstrength
Hey Pride, in this Ep I expand on my youtube video "3 Mistakes to Avoid When Opening Up a Gym" and dive a littler deeper into each of them. If you are thinking of opening up a business in general these still apply to you. I want to share these with you so you don't make the same mistakes I made and can be on a fast track to success! Hope you all enjoy!
Hey Pride, In this EP we get the team together to answer some of your HOT questions you submitted via Instagram! We cover topics like overtraining, fatigue management, recovery modalities, anxiety with training, and conditioning for strength athletes vs endurance based athletes. We hope you find some great value in this discussion and we have a blast recording them.
Make sure you give us a rating on iTunes & Podbean
Coach Joey: Szatstrength
Coach Tonya: Coachtonya_lionsden
Coach Matt: Coachmatt_lionsden
What's up Pride, In this EP I got to travel to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia and hang with a new friend of mine Jackson Duncan. Jackson runs a non-profit organization called Focused Athletics with their mission statement being: "To provide Philly high school athletes access to athletic, academic, and professional resources that will foster growth as an athlete and as a person in order to be a leader for tomorrow’s Philadelphia". Jackson has unbelievable tenacity when it comes to running this organization, and so much passion. He loves the kids more than anything, and will do anything for them. I hope you enjoy this podcast, and please help get behind this cause. This podcast will fire you up to make moves and take action! Thank you for listening.
More information: http://www.focusedathletics.org/
IG: wolfmanjackfocused
IG: focusedathletics215
What's up Pride,
In this EP I have a special guest who is actually a member of my gym The Lions Den. His name is Terrance and he is an absolute beast, and a kind soul. We talk about him going from fat to fit and smashing his own insecurities, to starting his non-profit organization helping young kids stay out of trouble. This was a great podcast and I want to help as many people possible with my audience. If you feel compelled please help out his Non-profit and help raise awareness to an awesome cause. Make sure to give him a follow and share the podcast if you enjoyed it!
Terrance IG: Coaching_for_greatness
No Longer Bound: nolongerbounddcsocial
Joey Social: Szatstrength
Hey Pride, In the EP we dive deep into some common fitness/strength training topics and separate fact from fiction. We cover topics such as trying to gain muscle while in a caloric deficit, stretching & injury prevention, how dangerous lifting is, should woman be strength training & MORE! You will love this EP with myself, coach Tonya, and Coach Matt.
Make sure to follow them on social!
Joey - @szatstrength
Tonya - @coachtonya_lionsden
Matt - @coachmatt_lionsden
Articles we referenced can be found here:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15233597
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/powerlifting-injuries/
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/strength-training-women/
https://weightology.net/free-content/
Hey Pride, In this EP I share a story of when I quit my passion to pursue what I thought would fix my problems. However, we learn in this EP that is not the case. I dive into the topic of the metaphor "The grass is always greener on the other side" and why we tend to believe this only to find out it's most likely not true. Hope you enjoy!
hey Pride, Ever wish you could go back and give yourself some advice? well in the EP we bring the LD team together to talk about our top tips and advice we would tell our younger selves to help us progress faster in our journey. I know a lot of you will find value in this! If you listen to what we are saying I can assure you, you will progress faster! Tons of nuggets in here from all the coaches.
Hey Pride, we're going to be rolling out some new weekly podcasts diving into some more specific topics with my team at The Lions Den. I want to bring you some new personalities, and get better more in depth content. In this EP we talk about fasting, and separate the truth from the myths Ft Coach Matt Molloy (coachmatt_lionsden). Fasting more specifically intermittent fasting, is a hot topic in the fitness community with a lot of claims about fat loss, building muscle, cellular restoration and more... This then leads us into a deeper rabbit hole where we talk about other myths in the strength/fitness community. Hope you enjoy and get ready for some additional weekly podcasts!
Hey guys in this podcast I have the Legendary Brian Alsruhe on the podcast where we talk about running a gym as a business and all that comes with it. Hopefully this gives you some insight and behind the scenes of how we operate and run our businesses. Everyone does things differently but there are definitely some golden nuggets in here you can take away from it. At the end of the day it comes down to hustle, and heart. Enjoy! Make sure you check Brian out on IG: Neversate and his YouTube channel Neversate
Hey Pride, I wanted to share a story with you of my most recent screw up. Unfortunately screw up are part of the process, but they can serve as valuable lessons. This came unexpectedly and I think all of you can take something away from this. It's easy to make excuses on why things happen, but we need to own up and take accountability for our actions. I know I will never make this mistake again, and it made me a better person and business owner. Enjoy!
Hey guys in the podcast I dive into what it takes to be a champion in life/sport and how I went about my prep for USS Strongman Nationals which was much more than physical. I ended up taking first for the entire heavyweight class (which may of been a first in the duration of the organization). There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes, and it's not cut out for the faint of heart. Whether this inspires you to keep going, or realize you are NOT cut out for this life... I believe you will find value! Enjoy
Pride, once again we dive into the archives and in this EP I just put together some similar themed messages about getting after it and just dominating your life and training. Hopefully this pumps you up whenever you listen to it! Take some action and own the day.
What up Pride, In this EP we dive into the archives! I've created over 700 youtube videos and many of them got 0 views. However I felt like some messages I put out back 5-6 years ago will still be good for you all to hear with the audience I have now. This video talks about a tip that really did/has changed my life and I encourage you all to try it, or some form of it! Enjoy.
Hey Pride, in the EP I answer a question I got on Instagram (szatstrength) about how to balance work/life/training when entering the real world and getting a job. Is there such a thing as balance when you want to be the best? How do you manage your time with a busy work schedule and also want to progress in the gym? All the answers are in this podcast. Enjoy!
What's up Pride, I had a previous guest back on the podcast Evan Transue aka Health Coach Ev. In our last episode together Evan talked about his battle with depression and anxiety (make sure you go give that a listen Ep 18). In the EP we talk more in depth on the topics, how to manage it, what are the typical causes, and how to live a better and healthier life. I think a lot of people can benefit from listening and hopefully this hits home to some of you. Enjoy!
Hey Pride, This may be one of my favorite podcasts to date featuring Alan Thrall owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento California. Alan is a gym owner, Youtuber, father, strongman, powerlifter, and a good friend of mine. In this EP we talk about the reality of opening up a gym, starting a YouTube channel, and some hilarious stories that happened along his journey. There are a ton of golden nuggets in here. I know you will enjoy this one! Make sure to go follow Alan IG-Untamedstrength YT-Untamed Strength
hey Pride, super stoked about this podcast featuring an awesome person and coach Tim Carpenter. Tim is a retired professional MMA fighter and studies the art/sport of BJJ at the black belt level. He owns two schools and is my current coach. He is just an all around humble, yet bad ass dude with great insight. You will enjoy this podcast, and I hope all of you give BJJ a shot at some point in your life. go follow Tim @hellfishbjj
hey Pride, In this EP I was fired up from a conversation I had with a group at the gym and I think this can help some of you with taking massive action and getting whatever it is you want in life. Hopefully you take some value and enjoy this! If you want something bad enough, you must be willing to do what's necessary to get it.
Hey guys, here is a true story from the other week that really just rubbed me the wrong way. I've been on a branding kick, so wanted to share this with you. Try to be upfront when selling and not sneaky. It turns people off. Enjoy
Hey Pride, In this EP I talk about the biggest mistake people make when building a brand (I was guilty of this) and its focusing on the micro instead of the macro and the long term. Patience is the key ingredient to success! Enjoy make sure to share it and review it!
What's up Pride, Short podcast of a reflection I had over the weekend talking with Garage Strengths/ Earth Fed Muscles owner Dane Miller. In short, stay humble, stay open minded, and always be learning.
What's up Pride, In todays podcast we talk about "The David Goggins Effect" if you don't know who David Goggins is, please turn this podcast off and just youtube his name. Then you can feel like a complete pansy and hopefully it gets you fired up. I hope this podcast fires you up to take some massive action and get uncomfortable. We can all benefit from doing this.
What's up Pride, I'm really pumped about this podcast because it features a strength icon Zack Even-Esh if you don't know who he is, you are about to find out! But to some it up, Zach inspired and mentored people like Elliott Hulse, Alan Thrall, Mark Bell, Travis Stoetzel, The Juggernaut crew myself and many more! He's a NO BS hard working kind of guy and an amazing coach. He owns The Underground Strength gym and many other Underground Strength Gym locations. I owe a lot to Zach for giving me guidance and fuel for my own gym. Make sure to listen to the podcast, and follow Zach on all platforms!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ZEvenEsh/videos?view=0&sort=p&flow=grid
IG: zevenesh
Website: https://zacheven-esh.com/
Website: https://undergroundstrengthclub.com/
What's up Pride? This podcast was inspired by seeing the movie Glass over the weekend about real life superhero's. More in depth how the broken are actually people with extraordinary capabilities and can use their power for good or bad. Hopefully this episode makes sense to some of you. I believe you all have some amazing capabilities within you and the world is ready for you to use them to bring more light into the world. Enjoy!
Hey Pride,
In this podcast I talk about the top tips that have helped explode my business over the years. When it comes to building a brand, these tips are huge! I hope this helps some of you with your businesses or life in general!
It's 2019, The Age of Lions. Here is my "How To" dominate your 2019 year and become part of the Pride. This is your year, and we are hungry! Lets get after it.
Hey Pride,
Had the pleasure of heading to CrossFit Del Val which is owned by Rob Miller. Rob has been on the CrossFit HQ staff for quite some time, and has owned a successful gym for over 11 years. He is one of the nicest guys I've ever met, and has a ton of WISDOM on how to make a gym successful & profitable. Enjoy
Hey Pride, In this EP I have my good friend John Hoke who owns JVH performance in New York talk about the art of coaching. John is a successful gym owner of over 10 years, a full time wrestling coach, husband, and father. I respect John a lot because of what he's built. We talk about how he became a coach, what qualities great coaches have, and the struggles and lessons of being a coach. Enjoy1
What's up Pride,
In this fresh podcast I have two of my coaches from The Lions Den chatting with me about their journey's of becoming a strength coach. Matt takes the view of a college graduate, addressing if college is needed. Tonya got into it later in life (mom of 3) and her take on how she became a coach for the gym. I think this will bring a lot of value to you guys on two different perspectives ending in the same place. Enjoy!
Matt IG coachmatt_lionsden
Tonya IG coachtonya_lionsden
Hey Pride,
Here's a short and simple morning commnute podcast to fire you up. Most people make so many excuses of what's holding them bac from achieving what they want in life... Brutal truth is the #1 thing holding you back is YOU! Enjoy. Eat faces and attack life.
What's up pride? In this EP we feature Matt Munson who is the owner of CrossFit Bloomsburg. We talk about the journey of fitness, opening up a gym, nutrition for weightloss,and also bodybuilding in a CrossFit gym. I think you will enjoy this podcast and learn a lot! Follow Matt @dr_delts on IG & Crossfit Bloomsburg
Pride,
In this podcast I talk about why most people fail and never achieve their goals. Don't let this be you! Take action, and stay the course. Domintate another week!
Hey Pride,
I'm back from the Ukraine and I'm pumped to be able to focus on other projects in my life especially this podcast. In this pocast I talk about when I quit my job the negative things that happened, and how I learned to give my trust out which has the opposite affect of what most people think.
hey Pride!
Hope all is well, lifes been crazy. I posted a picture on IG (szatstrength) of my little transofrmation losing fat and building muscle. In this EP I walk about some changes that had a HUGE impact on how to make it happen. I think you will find great value in these simple steps.
Hey Pride,
This by far may be my favorite podcast yet. I had a special guest Eric Coyne on who went from being an obese alcoholic, to a straight up BEAST dominating life. His story can probably resignate with a lot of you. Eric has lost of 100+lbs, and is all about becoming his strongest version. We talk life, training, and more! Enjoy.
hey Pride,
Had the pleasure of being on another podcast called "Bear Bones Radio" Hosted by strongman/coach Ryan Parr! It was a blast and I wanted to share it with you guys on mine. We talk business, life, strongman, strength training and how to increase influence and impact. I hope you enjoy this podast. Please make sure to go and follow Ryan on his podcast "Bear Bones Radio" and also on instagram @ryan_parr_coach
Enjoy
Pride, How are we doing?
In this episode I cover what strength training & using a barbell has taught me over the years. It's funny how it directly correlates with life. There are many perks of doing strength training and using a barbell. If you don't train with one, or own one, you should!! Sometimes they are better than people =] Enjoy.
Remember to leave a review on itunes and give it a rating. I will select a winner at the end of the week! Best,
Joey
Pride,
Another EP of F.U.F in this one we talk about a mentality I can't stand that some people have. If you are ever around me and I hear you start to develope a "victim" or "Woe is me" mentality I will call you out ASAP. Too much to be grateful for, and if you don't like where you are at CHANGE IT! At the end of the day, no one cares. You are in control, you create your destiny.
Pride, What's going on?
Hope you all are having an amazing day. I got a lot of questions via IG (szatstrength) about the business. How did I get started? What insurance did I buy? Where is the biz heading? How did I pick the location etc.. So in this episode I tell you the story (it's all over the place sorry! ha!) But hopefully if you have some notes handy you can make sense of it all. Enjoy! If you like this podcast please give me a rating on itunes and leave a review as I will be picking a winner for either a custom program or business consultation and trip to the LD.
Best,
Coach Joe
PRIDE,
I decided to switch up the podcast a little and on Fridays it will be Fired Up Fridays, covering a short simple topic that has more to do with characteristics of being a true Lion. I hope you enjoy. In this one, we talk about kindness. I'm always reminded by someone close to me to always be kind. I think you will enjoy these little segments each week.
Make sure to check out the Youtube channel: Szatstrength and follow me on IG Szatstrength & lionsdenelitetraining
Dominate your week!
hey pride, in this EP I talk about how I'm not a fan of old school scripted sales. I also give you some pointers on how to actually sell more to clients and bring in more business. Lots of little golden nuggets in here. Enjoy!
Hey Pride,
Been awhile, so in this example I talk about where I've been. Some new things, and then go on a rant that will hopefully fire you up to take some action and do some soul searching.
Attack life, and do what you love.
Coach Joe
Pride,
What's up... This podcast was a must after the talk with Evan Transue the other week (make sure you follow him and give EP 18 a listen) I have battled depression for years, and almost lost my life to it. I also went through a traumatic experience the other day which triggered a chain of thoughts and events.
Enjoy
Pride,
In this podcast I have a special guest... A buddy of mine called "Health Coach Ev" (IG Evan_Transue) where we talk about him getting kicked out of school, his battle with anxiety & depression, becoming a health coach, and ways to manage anxiety & depression.
I think you guys are really going to enjoy this podcast, and I will probably follow this up with my story of depression and what lead me try and kill myself.
Make sure to head over to Evans instagram and give him a follow, hes a really awesome dude who just wants to help others. @Evan_Transue
Enjoy
Pride,
Most successful people I have met share similar stories of growing up battling adversity. Whether it was a bad upbringing, drug addiction, or growing up poor... They overcame some obsactle to get to where they are at today. I believe that suffering and struggling builds greatness in people if they choose to overcome it. This epsiode dives deep into it, and I hope you enjoy.
Pride,
Very simple topic to cover... Get comfortable with the uncomofrtable. As I finished up USS strongman nationals I had some relfecting thoughts that I wanted to share with you from an athlete perspective, and just in general.
Enjoy
Check out my nationals recap video on youtube here----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WfsFJQIiXg
Pride,
Really stoked about this episide. I got to chat with Dr. Austin Baraki from Barbell Medicine. He is a doctor, and a elite level powerlifter.
-We cover his early athletic career -What made him become a doctor -Dealing with pain and what do do when injured -The future of Barbell Medicine & MORE!
To keep it simple Austin is a doctor... who is insanely strong, and has some very interesting view points as a doctor.
Really pumped to get him on the podcast for a longer chat. We are looking for some more in depth discussion topics you want covered so drop them below!
Thanks Austin! Make sure to follow him on social media @austin_barbellmedicine, and BBM on youtube and their facebook page!
More on BBM check them out here ---> http://www.barbellmedicine.com/
Pride,
This episode is the meat and backbone to this whole podcast. We hear the term "Alpha" get thrown around a lot. What does being an alpha actually mean? Are you an alpha? In this episode I talk about what being an alpha means to me. I talk about the charcateristics an alpha would have. See if this aligns with you. What areas can you work on? Being a true alpha is hard and takes work.
Best,
Coach Joe
PRIDE
What is going on? We are growing. Over 1,300 downloads so far. This is amazing. In this podcast I talk about something that kills successful people. Don't let this kill your success. Keep an open mind. Always keep growing and learning. Do not shut out opportunities because you are afraid of them. Keep the doors open. Hope you enjoy this episode, share it with your friends and family!
In this journey with you.
Coach Joe
What's up Pride?
A few months back I had the pleasure of doing this Q&A with my friend/strength coach Alan Thrall. He is the owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento CA. If you haven't seen him he looks like a mixture of Jesus, and a heavy metal viking.
-He has built a successful powerlifting, and strongman gym from scratch.
-Build a youtube channel with over 455 THOUSAND subscribers.
-Established himself as a great online coach and coach for Barbell Medicine
-He is STRONG & megestic
Hes someone I really respect because he walked the talk and created a gym from scratch which is what I am currerntly doing now. In this podcast we talk about his background, how Untamed Strength came to be, and the troubles along the way.
He has also been writing my program as I'm competing in USS Strongman Nationals June 30th.
So if you enjoy business, strength training, or just a good story of going against the odds... LISTEN UP!
Longer, but all worth it.
Enjoy
Alans Gym: http://www.trainuntamed.com/
Alans Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/athrall7
PRIDE.
This podcast is so simple and can totally change your life, production levels, and make you grateful to be alive. If you choose to implement these morning rituals you may even feel more purpose in your every day life.
I sat down late one night and went through tons of morning rituals all successful people stated they do. I then made categories and picked up the most commons ones that stood out.
I don't do all of these, but I do implement more than half.
If you want to start kicking today in the nuts then you will listen and execute.
Enjoy
What's cooking Pride!
This podcast is blowing up, and I've never had more drive and fire than I do now. You guys are my oxygen.
I think you will like this episode as it's my first ever episode with a guest. This guest is someone who is very special to me.
My younger brother Nick.
We are very different, in fact... probably complete opposites. That is in my opinion what makes us click so well. Hes the ultimate counter part to my personality.
In this EP we talk about super heros and how we can become our own super heros. Enjoy and give some feedback on what you think of this episode.
Hey Pride,
In this podcast I get a little fired up and heated over social media and how it's painting the wrong picture for entreprenuers. Everyone these days shows you only what they want you to see, and not what is actually reality. We scroll through our instagrams and facebooks and all it shows us is highlight reels.
People seem to think they can just quit their job and become millionaires overnight just because they see others claiming to do so.
The reality is, that probably won't happen. It takes so much hard work, effort, sleepless nights, going broke, and grinding your way to the top.
Do not be fooled by what you see others posting. If you choose to make the leap of faith, I suggest you have a solid plan before doing so (which I talk about in this podcast).
Enjoy
PRIDE.
On the verge of quitting your job? Maybe you want to quit the team? Or even drop out of college?
Give this a listen!
Here is part II of EP 7 where I talk about a different time I quit and dropped out of college. Maybe this can help some of you. Please go and check EP 7 out if you haven't listened to it alread, it will make more sense!
Enjoy!
PRIDE.
How are we all doing? In this episode (which is a 2 parter) I will tell you guys a story of the 2 times I quit in life, and how they were different. One was me taking the easy way out, and the other was my hearts true calling. I hope this episode can help some one you who may want to quit something in your life. Maybe it your job, a relationship, a team, or even dropping out of school.
Enjoy!