The Nomad Strength Show: Recent Episodes
Ross Hillier
Hosted by Ross Hillier, the Nomad Strength Show ties together the worlds of health, strength, the outdoors, and the effects they have on a man's personal development. Guests range from big names in strength and fitness, CEO's, backcountry hunters, and any other high performing individual that has experience and lessons to learn from. Solo shows include AMA's, Top 5 Lists, and are centered around giving you practical advice and habits to implement into your life to become stronger and healthier.
Today I’m joined by Rick Spicer, who I consider to be one of those men. Rick operates Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas and also runs the Instagram account, Pack Rat Bushcraft. Rick and I met in South Carolina this past winter at WinterStrong and we spent an entire afternoon walking a 3D archery course with our traditional bows with mutual friend and former guest on the show, Correy Hawk. Rick and i had a great conversation in this episode covering, traditional archery, becoming a better woodsman and hunter v. a better archer, bush craft tips for newbies, Rick’s handmade quivers, his yearly buschraft event the Brewhaw Bushwack, fitness and a lot more.
Creator of Power Athlete, John Welbourn joins the show today. In our conversation, John and I talk about the old CF Football days, his experience playing 10 years in the NFL, competing in the 2nd ever CF games in the offseason, his mindset as an athlete of needing to be selfish to be successful. We also get into some fun movie and music conversations, and a lot more. The new Nomad Strength program, 30 Day Minimalist, is available now! Check it out here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are back for Round 2 with Rob from the Grounded Athlete/GAIA Sandals, in this second part of our conversation, we get into some more specific health relations between chronic disease and grounding, training, track, and more.
Enjoy this final part to our conversation and check out Robs work and his upcoming book.
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We're bringing back one of the podcast OG's to spit some more fire today. Rob from The Grounded Athlete and GAIA sandals is back to talk about the powers and benefits of grounding, his book, and being an entrepreneur. We were cut off by technical difficulties so this is part one of two to be released. Enjoy! Episode Sponsor: Wild Rivers Coffee Co (Use code NOMAD for 15% off) If you want to get some extra Nomad Strength in your life, consider becoming a paid subscriber of the Nomad Strength Substack, we’ve got bonus articles, and the subscriber only podcast, Unplugged where we dive into the “fringes” and old practices of health and fitness to see what we can learn and apply from them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is a lot of ground covered in today's episode.In light of the recent scandal involving Brian Johnson aka Liver King, the guys give their input on the situation and PED's as a whole, what actual health means vs. performance, having true friends during times of struggle, and more.The conversation was real, and we hope you enjoy it.Be sure to subscribe, follow, and share the podcast if you're getting value from any of the content.+1Check out Wild Rivers Coffee Co for amazing coffee made by amazing people. Portions of each order go toward wildlife conservation, so be sure to try out a bag. Code NOMAD saves you some money at check out.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of my favorite things about getting to talk to so many successful men on this show is the uniqueness in their individual approaches to their field. Whats even cooler then that is when I get to notice the characteristics and traits that are similar across many of their stories. Arguably the most common among these is this innate drive and focus that my guest today, Matt Ward, used in a phrase that just punched me when he said it. All or nothing. Matt is a Chiropractic Doctor, backcountry hunter, outdoorsman, fitness enthusiast, and podcast host of Beyond The Kill, although I’m sure I’m forgetting something in there. With all of those pursuits being rather time intensive, its hard to imagine how you can really be “All or Nothing”. But what I’ve come to realize is that the phrase doesn’t always mean, at the expense of everything else. That is just the level of focus and attention to detail brought to each endeavor. This was a great conversation catching up with Matt, and we were able to cover a lot of ground about lessons he’s learned on how to be successful in the mountains and in fitness. Enjoy this episode of the Nomad Strength Show, with Matt Ward.
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We're diving into training today! In episode three of RBS, the guys go over their journeys out of the sports they loved and into "civilian life" training, how to stay motivated, and the things that we really love about training. Tune in and enjoy the episode.
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In Episode 2 of the Ross and Brandon Show, the guys chat about their individual struggles with the balances of social media, and how to be authentic in a world that rewards inauthenticity. A lot of the conversation turned to how to navigate the flood of information and turn it into positive, personal growth, especially for men. This was a fun conversation that brought to fruition some ideas that hadn't been spoken out loud before. Enjoy the episode! Be sure to subscribe to the show and give a review/rating if you enjoy the content.
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If the last 3 years have taught us anything, its that we are entirely too dependent on others for our not only survival, but just daily needs. This realization was a wake up call for many. To procure and be responsible for yourself and your family entirely should be the norm, but we’ve become reliant on convenience and comfort in the last 100 years. For most people, the simplest place to begin to become more sovereign is your food supply. My guest today, Kris Chain, has an extremely elegant solution. Kris is the creator of Season Report. Seasonreport.com is the everything almanac. Hunting, foraging, and gardening - all the tedious information like dates, regulations, are available in just a few clicks. All the information you want without any of the bloated ads or long testimonials. If you want to eat higher quality food, live a more active lifestyle, and grow closer to nature - start with seasonreport.com. Stop spending so much time researching when or where and start doing. In this conversation, we talk about how and why this platform came to be. But if you also want to hear about Nordic underground deep freezes, Genetic research on muscle, and why what your mom told you to do to be healthy when you were a kid is probably correct, than enjoy this episode of the Nomad Strength Show with Kris chain.
Be sure to check out the new content hub for all things Nomad Strength, including the bonus weekly show, Unplugged, for all paid subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first episode of this season of the affectionately and extremely creatively named, The Ross and Brandon Show, we dive into the lessons and mindset to establish foundations for success. We have a good time reliving some childhood and athletic memories that helped shape us into who we are today, and get into what we wish we would have known earlier in life to help be successful in the mountains. This project will be a chance for us to share what we're learning and experimenting with in our training and preparations for hunts and other outdoors adventures. We'll also take some deep dives into specific passions we have in the strength and outdoors worlds. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finding authenticity in the social media landscape is like finding a lush oasis in the middle of a barren desert. While we do have the ability to curate our feeds, the algorithms and bots don’t make it easy to stay away from the garbage that distracts or upsets us. So when you do find an account that is a positive person sharing their passions and actually adding value to your day, make sure you follow. My guest today is Johnathan McCormick of Red Beard Outdoors, and he is a great example of this. His podcast and social media pages have grown significantly in the last year, and we talk about why and how that happened. Johnathan gives a lot of great insight into how he makes social media work for him without letting it consume his time and energy. We also had a great conversation about what we love about the outdoors, and take some time to tell hunting stories. There’s lots of valuable information in this one, and Johnathan was kind enough to stick around for the Substack-only show, Unplugged after our chat here, so be sure to check the show notes and head over to the Nomad Strength Substack to find the extra episodes and other exclusive content.
Be sure to check out the new content hub for all things Nomad Strength, including the bonus weekly show, Unplugged, for all paid subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's solo episode I'm breaking down what I believe all men should look for when becoming part of a Men's Group/Community. Whether it is for fitness or any other life area, there needs to be a few things the group provides so you have the best chance of being successful.
Be sure to check out the new content hub for all things Nomad Strength, including the bonus show, Unplugged, for all paid subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There has been a pretty prevalent corner of the internet in recent years focused on giving tools to men to improve their lives. I mean, its what this show, and my coaching business is based in sharing. But a lot of the content out there is full of fluff, vain, nonsense and put out by men who don’t live what they preach. So i guess its not really different than most industries, eh? However, there are real men out there doing their best to put out content that can make a positive impact. My guest today, Curt Storring, is one of these men. I came across Curt’s page in the last few months and I immediately noticed how impactful his writings and posts had, so I had to reach out to him. In our conversation today, Curt gives the back story to how he got into this work, how some of the lessons he learned and now teaches helped his marriage from failing. Plus, we have a great conversation about the power of goal setting and his techniques for writing them.
Be sure to check out the new content hub for all things Nomad Strength, including the bonus weekly show, Unplugged, for all paid subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Got a special episode for you today on this Friday show. I'm joined by my friend Brandon Lilly again today, and we have a pretty packed conversation, unsurprisingly . We both recap some recent hunting experiences from this season, and give some insight on our relationships with social media. Toward the end of the episode we also give the first tease and outline of the new outdoors/training/health content project we are working on. Stay tuned as more official information on this front will come shortly. Be sure to check out the new content hub for all things Nomad Strength, including the bonus show, Unplugged, for all paid subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the great frustrations of my professional life is the constant and unrelenting need for black and white answers to health questions. This is an entire conversation full of nuance, and yet we try to reduce it down to this protocol or this system is THE answer. And we do this before even looking under the hood to see what things are going on with an individual person. So how do we get to the bottom of our individual needs? Today, my guest, Anders Varner, host of Barbell Shrugged, and an extremely experienced coach joins me to discuss why getting blood work is so important. This is a complex and elegant topic, so be sure to take notes for this episode. There are a ton of nuggets and actionable lessons today. Be sure to check out the new content hub for all things Nomad Strength, including the bonus weekly show, Unplugged, for all paid subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've got one of the most actionable episodes we've ever done for you today. My guest is Charles Whitwam. Charles is the founder of HOWL for Wildlife, a non-profit organization dedicated to the one thing we need as outdoorsmen, organization. The technology and effort going into this project is amazing, and has already been proven to be extremely successful in getting the correct information to us on what is happening in these often unchecked legislative bodies attempting to alter or take away the things we love and factually know improve wildlife and the wilderness they live in. Listen in as Charles breaks down the how, what, and why of HOWL and what you can do to Take Action, so buckle up, and enjoy this episode of the Nomad Strength Show, with Charles Whitwam. To take action on the various issues currently available, check out the HOWL website. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's solo episode is diving into a concept I believe to be integral to health and wellness, skill acquisition. In the show we're breaking down why it's important to have a White Belt mentality, the long term benefits of learning new skills, and some actionable steps you can take to find your new "thing". If you want to support the show, be sure to check out the Substack for Nomad Strength, as well as the new merch store with the the "Big Rocks Make Strong Men" collection, live now! Merch Substack This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are a few human experiences that seem to transcend status, race, or culture. One however, I believe to be a pretty good measure of a man’s character, and that is adversity. How a man handles adversity, with pretty consistent accuracy, will tell you what kind of man he is. Is there a drive to accomplish a goal, to leave a legacy, or to reach new heights? Men with goals like this are unlikely to be deterred by small, or even quite large, bumps in the road on the way to their dreams. But, for every 1 that has the resilience to continue on, there are likely 50 that will give up when faced with the same challenge. My guest today, Coby Cochran, has a story a lot like this. Coby is a husband, father, former Army Ranger, and the founder of Uncanna, a CBD company devoted to helping the treatment and care of veterans through natural solutions, rather than pharmaceutical. In our conversation today, Coby and I cover a lot of ground about how Uncanna was formed and a few of the many challenges they’ve faced in operating a CBD company, his time in the military and competing in the Best Ranger competition, and what it’s like running a large company with his wife, and how he creates the necessary family time to still be present. This is a great episode full of lessons for any aspiring or current entrepreneurs out there, so be sure to follow Uncanna and all of the work they’re doing.
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My guest today is my good friend and repeat guest, Zach Rollins. Zach and I have developed a friendship in the last year around a shocking number of similarities in our lives. In this episode with Zach I wanted to dive into his mindset of running and starting several businesses and what keeps him driven to continue on, even when its really easy to throw it all away and go get a good “stable” job. He provides some great insight into how he approaches business and tells some great stories of his earliest hustling endeavors as a child. Zach is the founder of Along the Keel, a boat captain, weightlifter, and a host of other titles. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this highly-requested episode, I'm going to very basically recommend and explain a few supplements I really enjoy and a couple that I generally suggest to coaching clients. This is really difficult to do because every individual is so different, so I don't often like to do a blanket "everyone needs this" type of thing. But, here I do my best to navigate that dilemma. If this is helpful for you, please reach out and let me know! This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guest today is Nate Spearing. Nate is a former Army Ranger who served for 14 years in Elite Special Operations, but his story might not be what you expect. His journey was filled with adversity and failure. He likes to say he, “failed his way to the top”. Nate left the military to pursue entrepreneurship and to be more connected to his wife and children as the supportive husband and father they needed. He has built several successful businesses since retiring from the military, and his input is in a word, refreshing. Be sure to check out the extra, patron-only episode I did with Nate on the Nomad Strength Show Patreon.
The next group of the Nomad Foundations 8-Week program kicks off on October 3rd! This program is specifically designed to help men like you build muscle, create strong habits, and set an example for their families for what strength and leadership looks like. Learn more here. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For today's solo show I'm doing a recap of my first archery elk hunt here in Idaho. It was an awesome experience with several lessons learned, and I share a good "what not to do" story.
The next group of the Nomad Foundations 8-Week program kicks off on October 3rd! This program is specifically designed to help men like you build muscle, create strong habits, and set an example for their families for what strength and leadership looks like. Learn more here. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guest today is Dan Mckim, 4x Scottish highland games world champion. Dan joins me today to tell the stories of being a professional highland games athlete, which is not as glamorous as it sounds, he also has some encouraging insight on training, fatherhood, and how his faith helped him when he retired from competing. This was a true joy of a conversation and Dan is a hilarious man. Follow him on Instagram for his tongue in cheek takedowns of the different factions of the fitness world and his reviews of Little Debbie snack cakes. Check out an extra podcast I did with Dan, exclusively in the Nomad Strength Show Patreon! Check it out here. - This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most innovative, creative, and useful ideas come from someone thinking of a practical way to solve a problem in their own life. My guest today, Bear Handlon, is one of those people. Bear is the founder and CEO of Born Primitive apparel, former military, Crossfit Games athlete, and family man. Bear started Born Primitive to fill a need, and he did so in what we both affectionately called the Hayday of the Crossfit Games. Years later, he saw another need to fill and enlisted the help of Aron Snyder to create Born Primitive Outdoors, a brand of mountain and outdoor layering systems. In this conversation, Bear and I dive into the Outdoors line and what makes it different than what is currently on the market, the ups and downs of running a business, and he also shares some really insightful productivity practices that keep his company and himself operating at a high level. The Outdoors line is launching this Friday the 16th with a pre-sale, but be warned, there’s already 20,000 or so people on the list. So if you want a run at the first round of this killer gear, be ready to roll on Friday and sign up for the updates. I really enjoyed this conversation with Bear and took a lot away from his insights.
The Nomad Strength Show now has a Patreon! If you want exclusive content, merch discounts, and access to the new weekly Patron-only episode, Unplugged, check it out here. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lots of updates in today's show and some announcements!
After a good while now, we finally have some merch available for purchase at nomadstrengthshop.com.
To celebrate this, I'm giving a bunch away!
We're doing this giveaway as a Podcast Review contest, so it's a little different than last time.
I'm going to be giving away: -2 new Big Rocks Make Strong Men Shirts -NSS Stickers -Big Rocks Banner to hang in the home gym -NSS Frosted Pint Glass
TO ENTER: -Head to this link and follow the instructions (its easy don't worry)
Thank you for supporting the show, and the brand, y'all make it worth it. Be sure to check out the Patreon fo added content, like the Patron-only podcast Unplugged and other exclusive content and discounts.
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This was an Inception-like show today. I read had a post that was inspired by a blog written by someone who listened to a podcast, then I recorded a show about it! The idea of having a baseline fitness or health standard before having certain conversations is something I wholeheartedly agree with, so I wanted to expand on all of it in today's solo episode.
The Nomad Strength Show now has a Patreon! If you want exclusive content, merch discounts, and access to the new weekly Patron-only episode, Unplugged, check it out here. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Back on the show today is Eric Conn, host of several great podcasts (The Hard Men Podcast, The King's Hall, and Wilderness Warrior) aimed at giving practical advice to Christian men about masculinity. Today we try to come up with some solutions to some of the problems Christian men are facing today, including;
How to make good Christian media that isn't cheesy
Encouraging men to get a gang together and cause some trouble for good, as Eric says
Addressing the poor general health and fitness of men in the church
How powerful hunting can be for personal growth
If you enjoyed the conversation today, be sure to follow Eric and his other media ventures. Enjoy!
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Today Logan Hanks returns to the podcast to bring some refreshing perspective to a lot of modern issues. Logan is a farmer by trade, but also hosts the successful podcast, Living Fully Loaded. In this conversation today we dive into our struggles with social media and how to overcome that to build successful businesses. We share many beliefs on the matter, and brainstorm ways to work through our reservations of "over-sharing". Like most conversations I have with Logan, the two of us are having a good time and laughing through most of the episode. Enjoy this conversation and the new format of the episodes being released.
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For today's solo episode, I wanted to bring forth an idea to help take your training to the next level. This is something that I believe can really help bring focus and intention to your workouts, and will really help you develop skills within your training. The Nomad Strength Show now has a Patreon! If you want exclusive content, merch discounts, and access to the new weeklyPatron-only episode, Unplugged, check it out here. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PJ Nestler is a human performance specialist with over 13 years of experience preparing top athletes from the UFC, NFL, and NHL for competition. Outside of training top athletes, Coach PJ is devoted to education, sharing his knowledge and experience with the purpose of elevating the fitness profession. In his role as Director of Performance for XPT, Coach PJ's focus entails researching & developing educational curriculums around XPT’s Breathe-Move-Recover pillars and teaching certification programs for health & fitness professionals around the world. Fear became a central theme of today's episode. Coach PJ got into some great stories outlining how he personally has utilized breathing techniques to adapt and overcome moments of fear to become successful. We also get into some specifics on breath work and some tips for the person just getting into the practice. This was a really powerful and thought provoking episode, and I encourage you to follow XPT Life and everything they're doing.
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We're back after a couple weeks off of the solo shows and we're diving right into some programming tips. One of my favorite things to ad into training sessions is the classic Couplet. In this episode, I'm going to go into why I love them, how I use them, and some examples of how you can implement them into your own training session. Enjoy!
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Today I'm joined by Richard Love aka Exit Comfort Zone on social media. This was a conversation I've been looking forward to for a long time after getting introduced by mutual friend and past guest of the show, Akira VanEgmond. Richard has a very strong presentation on his platforms and I really wanted to get to understand the man behind the account. We had a great time in this episode and I learned a lot about his time in athletics, then the Swedish Arctic Rangers, his journey to the states and meeting his wife, and why he trains the way he does. Enjoy this episode and let it inspire you to EXIT YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
CONNECT WITH RICHARD: Instagram Website
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Hunting season is right around the corner, which means it's time to be getting plans made, gear acquired, and weapons dialed in. As a new bowhunter, I have been relying on a lot of people much smarter than myself to help me feel prepared to hit the mountains this September, and my guest today is one of them. Ben Eipert is a technical wizard and engineer for Vector Arrows, a company challenging the norm by building by building arrows custom to the customer's individual measurements and set up. We had a great talk for today's episode and it was really educational for me. Ben explained a lot of the nuance that goes into getting your archery set up dialed in and what it really takes to be a successful hunter and shooter. This will be a great episode for anyone wanting to learn more about the technical aspects of archery and setting up your bow. Enjoy
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We've probably all hit a point in our training where we feel like there's just no more energy or desire. Training hard for years can lead to burnout, and my guest today has a great story about how he overcame that himself and fell in love with training again. John Parker is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, StrongFirst Elite, Beast Tamer, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. John graduated from the University of California San Diego in 2008 with a degree in History and Spanish Literature. He has 15 years experience in the world of strength and conditioning and trains clients locally and worldwide. He and I had a great conversation about coaching and running a business you love, as well as his journey back to enjoying his training, and the programs he's created to help others do the same.
CONNECT WITH JOHN: Instagram Upcoming Coaching Group
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Today's solo episode is a full breakdown of one of my favorite implements, the sandbag. I'm going over why I love them, how I came to experiment with them, who has helped me learn with them, and finally I'll give some recommendations on some different brands of sandbag that I use. Enjoy this one and go explore with a new training tool!
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There has always been a special connection between Man and Nature. It is innate; something we often can't explain. Getting out and experiencing the stillness of the air and the sounds of the trees and animals cannot be replicated. When you add in the focus and adrenaline of the pursuit of an animal, there are things you feel that you can't explain. Today I'm joined by Christian Williams of Archery Strong. Christian is a returning guest on the show and we get into some really fun conversation about the importance of hunting to us as humans, and men specifically. Christian is a great coach who helps archers feel healthier and stronger so they can continue doing the thing they love. Be sure to give him a follow and enjoy this episode. HIGHLIGHTS:
Rites of Passage for boys
An awesome hunting story from Christian
What being in nature means to us as men
CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN: Archery Strong Website Instagram
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Today's show I'm going to be going over the new Amazon series, The Terminal List, based on Jack Carr's novel of the same name. Now I'm going to be doing a spoiler-free review here for those who haven't seen, or haven't finished the series yet. If you want a review with all of the spoilers and some more in-depth analysis, head over to the Nomad Strength Patreon where this week's patron-only podcast will be exactly that. You can check that out, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I had the pleasure for today's episode of catching up with fantastic coach, and my friend, Greg Walsh of Wolf Brigade Gym. This time around, Greg and I had a lot to catch up on, and as our conversations often do, we went down some rabbit holes. Through all of it we center around the idea of always finding small ways to improve ourselves, or "tinkering" as Greg says. We covered a lot of ground, and still could have covered more, but I know that you'll enjoy this conversation.
HIGHLIGHTS: -Greg fills me in on Convergence, the annual training and coaching gathering at Wolf Brigade Gym -How Greg has been working through a fairly debilitating injury -Why we must continue to pursue growth -What have we learned in the last two years of oversight, censorship, and hypocrisy?
CONNECT WITH GREG: Instagram Website
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On this beautiful Independence Day, I figured about firearms, long range shooting, and becoming a proficient marksman was an appropriate episode. I'm joined today by Sawyer Clark from Tier 1 Concealed. I have followed Sawyer's instagram for a long time now, because I'm fascinated by the skill of long range shooting, and he is sharing his experiences as he hones this craft himself. This was a really fun conversation and a great reminder, especially on this holiday, to train to become competent and dangerous. HIGHLIGHTS:
Sawyer's childhood and stories about how his love for shooting grew
Long range shooting experiences, and what he's learned about the skill
Ethical hunting and taking the best shot possible
Recent 2nd amendment rulings and wins
How to begin training for firearms proficiency
CONNECT WITH SAWYER Instagram
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Today on the show I'm doing a quick crash course into a topic I get asked about really frequently; organ meats. I'm going to break down my favorites, the benefits of consuming nose-to-tail, and a few suggestions on how to start if you've never had any. To get more exclusive content, including the Patron-only podcast each week, click the link below and become a Patron. Nomad Strength Show Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Got another AMA coming at you today! The questions for this one came from the members of the Nomad Strength Show Patreon. We had a few really good questions that allowed me to do a daily breakdown of a couple of things. To get more exclusive content, including the Patron-only podcast each week, click the link below and become a Patron. Nomad Strength Show Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show I'm joined by Nick Norris. Nick is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
He is a Board Member of @veteransolutions, a non profit focused on ending the veteran suicide epidemic via resources, research, and advocacy related to psychedelic assisted therapy. Nick is also the Co-Founder and CEO of @protektproducts, a wellness company that is committed to positively impacting customer health via both personal care products and nutritional supplements. Both Protekt and VETS value the power of time spent in the outdoors and the positive impact it has on overall well-being.
Nick and I had a great conversation about his transition out of the military and the things he found helpful in improving his mental health. We also talked about the creation of Protekt and what makes the company and their products so unique.
Enjoy this one!
CONNECT WITH NICK: Instagram Protekt VETS
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In this episode I'm giving a brief overview of the concepts and things I'm going to be focusing on heading into hunting season this fall. This isn't a sets and reps breakdown of actual programming, but more so the reasons behind why I am focusing on the things I am. If you're a member of the Patreon channel, I did an accompanying, Patron-only episode of a gear list breakdown for the upcoming year. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm joined today by Lucas Aaron of Range of Strength. Lucas is an Old Time lifting enthusiast and coach, and has an awesome perspective on training for more flexibility and strength. We got into what flexibility actually is, and what it isn't. We also had a great conversation about the state of coaching, and how to be a great coach that get's your clients results. You guys will really enjoy this conversation, and be sure to check out Lucas' work.
CONNECT WITH LUCAS: Instagram Website
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Today's solo show is a straight up "How to". I get asked frequently about the best ways to set up an Ice bath or cold tub, and today I'm outlining exactly how to do that with each level of budget in mind. You will no longer have any excuse to not be utilizing cold exposure as a part of your health routines. Get cold! The Nomad Strength Show now has a Patreon! If you want exclusive content, merch discounts, and access to the new weeklyPatron-only episode, Unplugged, check it out here. This episode is brought to you by Wild Rivers Coffee Company. Check them out and support the people that support the show. Use the code NOMAD for 15% off your order. Wild Rivers Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's episode is a one you are going to need a pen and pad for some vigorous note taking. In health and fitness there are many things on the fringe that are considered too "out there" for the mainstream Strength and Conditioning world. If you've listened to this podcast before, its not a surprise that that is exactly what attracted me to my guest today, Cory Bell. Cory has worked in several S&C programs at various levels, and is now the head strength coach at his alma matter, West Orange-Stark in Texas. In today's episode we are diving deep into the world of frequencies, and not the amount of times you train in a week, but actual audio frequencies and the effect they have on your body for training, recovery, healing, and a host of other things. This is an ancient practice and Cory is working to bring it to performance and athletics and has had some pretty amazing results. This was such a fun conversation and I really enjoyed going down some fun rabbit holes. Enjoy this one!
HIGHLIGHTS: -Explaining the Solfeggio Scale -What he has seen with his athletes on the protocol -How each frequency is meant for something specific -Cory's protocol recommendations
CONNECT WITH CORY: Instagram
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The Nomad Strength Show officially has a Patreon! This will allow you to support the show and get access to some really great exclusive content, including a patron-only podcast each week, Unplugged. In today's episode I'm breaking down what and how to be a part of the Patreon. I’m a firm believer in voting with your dollars for things you want more of. If you’ve enjoyed the show or found any value in the things we’re doing, your support goes a long way to helping continue the goal of the podcast. The regular podcast will remain free as always, but I wanted to provide some extra content for those who support with their dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we've got a very special episode of the show. I'm joined by Chad Conley, Green Beret and the founder of 50 for the Fallen. Chad and I recorded this episode live on Memorial Day fresh off the conclusion of this year's event in Washington D.C. He gives some awesome insight into the conception of the event, and the meaning behind it. This was a really powerful episode and it felt right to be able to record it on Memorial Day. Take a look at what Chad is doing with the event, and be on the look out for future rucks to be a part of.
CONNECT WITH CHAD: www.50forthefallen.com
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Today's solo show we're breaking down why being the "Lone Wolf" in life is rarely, if ever, the optimal route. We'll also touch on why group and/or mentor accountability is so important and what to look for in a community or coach if you're searching for one.
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Today I had the absolute pleasure of being joined by friend and 'hermano', Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. Rod and I met a few months back and were told we needed to talk to each other by a mutual friend. I was really looking forward to digging into his background more when we set up this podcast, and I know you are going to love his story and inspiration. Rod is the President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. Rod joined the U.S. Army in 1992 and attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection course to become a Green Beret in 1997. In 2013, he was medically retired due to numerous combat injuries. His last assignment as a Green Beret came as a Sniper Instructor assigned to the JFK Special Warfare Center (Range 37) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He has deployed ten times in service to our nation. If you want to help the cause and get this memorial built, a memorial that Rod describes as, "one unlike any other memorial," you can CLICK HERE and see how you can help. Enjoy this one!
HIGHLIGHTS: -Rod tells the story of his family's service history and how that led him to joining the military -Stories from his military career Pre and Post 9/11 -Being a father of a solider -Rod's beliefs on the word 'service' and how its often misunderstood -The GWOT Memorial and the goals of the foundation
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In a bit of a different take on the solo show, I'm giving you all a rundown of a product I really enjoy and am using now with the men in the coaching group. The product is the Effic planner, and it has helped me stay organized and move toward my goals more efficiently. I'm not affiliated with Effic in any way, and am receiving no kickbacks or anything, its just a product I believe in. Check it out HERE:
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Returning on the podcast today is NYT Bestselling author and former Navy SEAL, Jack Carr. We had a great conversation about all of the things that have happened since our last conversation a year ago, including some of the behind-the-scenes info regarding the new Terminal List series launching on Amazon Prime this summer. As always, Jack has great stories to tell, and there was a really interesting conversation had about his creative process and what it takes to write these novels and develop these stories. If you've read any of the books, I know you'll love this episode. The new novel, In The Blood, has taken my top spot in his works, and it releases today! Go order it now and dive in, you'll be in for a ride. Enjoy!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Jack catches me up on the last year and how the development of the show went
Dealing with streaming service algorithms v. the old network TV rules
Big Tech and the themes in the new book
Working on book 6 already??
CONNECT WITH JACK: Website The new novel, IN THE BLOOD.
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Piggy-backing off the last solo episode, we're going to dive more into some training ideas today. This time with concept of training for healthy and strong bodies long into the future, like decades. We tend to view our training through a very short-term lens, and I think that is to the detriment of most people who just want to be healthy. In this episode we'll dive into the mindset required to begin looking at changes with decades in mind, not just months.
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Today on the show I'm joined by Ben Fleming of Clean Eatz. Ben and I met a couple months ago with a pretty funny story that we tell at the beginning of the episode, one that most of our friends have a hard time believing. Ben and I covered a lot of ground in this conversation, mostly about building business relationships and how important people are to the success of an organization. There were a lot of great nuggets in this one, and he provides some great insight into how Clean Eatz operates as a company.
CONNECT WITH BEN/CLEAN EATZ: Clean Eatz Website Ben's Instagram
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In today's solo show I'm outlining some ways that we are throwing some different protocols in the Nomad programming to experiment with different types of volume to help stimulate some muscle growth. If you're looking for some ways to crank the intensity back up in your training, you'll dig a few of these ideas. Enjoy!
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Today I'm joined by John Mulligan aka Johnny Utah. John is an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and serial entrepreneur. He has asked a lot of his body over the years, and we dove deep into his training programs to keep him strong and in shape for his past career in law enforcement and his current endeavors in the outdoors. This was a really motivational episode as well, and John drops some pretty great nuggets including his motto that this episode was named for, Work More Hours. Give this one a listen, and share it with someone if you enjoyed it!
CONNECT WITH JOHN: Instagram All of John's Businesses and Links
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We've got another AMA pod today with questions pulled from the Nomad Telegram channel. There were a few great ones in here today that I got to elaborate on, including; -Best/Worst advice I've gotten -Programming for strength and endurance -Favorite coffee methods Check it out!
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Today I am pleased to be joined by Dr. Coach Pat Ivey. Pat and I met at Winter Strong, and we were actually on the same competition team that weekend. He and I competed together and suffered together. He was a real leader on the team that day for the competition, and I just knew I needed to get to know him a little bit better after that weekend and talk to him more. So that's exactly what we did in this conversation. Pat is the Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Health and Performance at the University of Louisville. He has such an interesting perspective on strength and performance, because he's been in every role that exists. I know you will enjoy this one, as I did, so be sure to follow Dr. Ivey and all that he is doing.
HIGHLIGHTS: - Pat's experiences with the outdoors and being a "city" outdoors kid -The new NIL deals in the NCAA and what it actually means -Student earning potentials as an athlete or marketing student -Pat's business and how it began -The importance of finding the right people and letting them do their thing
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Today's solo show my hit some of you a little harder. If it does, good! Making sure you are taking action and working toward the things you say you want to achieve seems obvious, but often times those two things aren't in alignment. In this episode we'll be tackling a few practical ways to make sure they are.
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Whenever I get the chance to dive really deep and nerd out on programming and development, I love it. When I met today's guest, Derek Woodske, at Winterstrong a couple months ago, I knew I would have the same conversations with him. Funny enough though, we spent a great deal of time connecting over Montana, North Idaho and the part of the country we both love so much. This episode started a bit like that as well, but we quickly got into a lot of great areas of the things that have changed in athlete development in the last few decades. Derek gives some great insight into what is working now, and how to apply a lot of these ideas into an athlete's program. For any coaches out there, or anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of training, you'll love this conversation.
HIGHLIGHTS:
What training programs in high school used to look like
What considerations to make for recovery protocols
Some talk on PED's and what they really are
Derek's idea that athlete's take a year or two before going to college to compete
Programming blocks for athletes and how to incorporate an "A, B, and C" program
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On today's solo episode, I'm recapping a post I made earlier in the week that stirred some really good conversation. It was dealing with habits and time management, so I thought it would be a good idea to continue that conversation in the podcast with some practical steps you can take to improve the way you structure your day for optimal effectiveness. If you enjoyed this one, and it gave you some helpful takeaways, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and share it with someone else who could benefit.
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In one of the more fun conversations I've had since starting this show, I got to chat with my friend, Zach Rollins, host and founder of the Along the Keel podcast and lifestyle company. Zach has been a waterman his whole life and brings that passion to his work with his coastal lifestyle company, Along the Keel. He is also a competitive Weightlifter and fellow podcast nerd, so there were a lot of great "Did we just become best friends?" moments in this episode. Enjoy this one and have good laugh with us.
HIGHLIGHTS: -Zach's current training and his competitive life as a Weightlifter -Finding good training partners is like dating -Our discovered mutual love for Barbell Shrugged and the late Chris Moore -Zach's life on the water as a Captain and lessons learned in business
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For today's solo show, we did an AMA with questions fielded from the IG prompt. This was a really great one, because I got a couple of questions that allowed me to go deep on a couple of things important to me. It was a fun episode to record and go down memory lane a bit. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Got a fun episode for you all today. I'm joined by Aaron Stacy of Primal Run Coaching, and we dive in to a topic I have been pretty enamored by for a good while; Ultra running. Aaron has also been a basketball coach for a long time, and we took a fun detour into the AAU world and how it's changed youth sports. This was a really fun conversation and there's some great takeaways here. Enjoy!
HIGHLIGHTS:
How Aaron began running Ultra running
His fist 100 mile race experience
AAU and the effects on youth sports and coaching
Training for ultra races
What Primal Run coaching is and the inspiration for the name
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Different kind of solo show today! I wanted to take an opportunity to give you a bit of a teaser of the updated and new coaching program, Nomad Foundations. The next class will be kicking off at the end of April, so take a few minutes and listen to the episode to learn a bit more about what we're doing with the program and how to be up to date on the launch.
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In every man there exists a battle between two traits. Depending on the season of life, either may take precedence. The journey is finding out how to balance the two in a way allows for the benefits of each. Josh Tyler is one of the founders of Savage Gentlemen; a goods, apparel, and media company helping men to find this exact balance. Josh and I had a great conversation about his story and how he struggled with the balance between being a Savage and Gentleman in his own life. There was a lot of noteworthy takeaways in this episode for any man, no matter what stage of life you are in. It was motivating and a really fun conversation for me too. Grab your notepads and enjoy! HIGHLIGHTS:
Josh's career as a professional MMA fighter
The lessons learned in starting an apparel company
Entrepreneurship and family
The distinction of the Savage Gentleman
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On today's solo show I'm answering some common questions about Intermittent Fasting and breaking down how I generally recommend the protocol for the guys I work with and how I've adopted it for my own needs. Hopefully this gives you some good baseline understanding of what it is and if it could be beneficial for you and your goals. Give it a listen and take some notes. Enjoy!
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While it is not lost on me that you have found this podcast and other Nomad Strength internet happenings via extraordinary technology, there is something to be said for the connection and meaning found in traditional, handmade items. My guest today absolutely walks that walk, and in this episode with Correy Hawk, we talk about just that. Correy is a professional bowyer, former marine, homesteader, and survivalist. We get into a lot of things in this episode I didn't necessarily intend on when I asked Correy to come on, but I'm glad we did, because it was just honest conversation about where we are.
HIGHLIGHTS: -Correy's journey into making traditional wooden bows and what cultures inspire his designs -The downfalls of technology in archery, and everything else... -How to approach developing new skills, and motivating yourself to start
This was a great conversation that I know you will get a lot from. Enjoy!
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We're diving into my favorite training tool again today! We've had several guests appear on the show who have expressed the sentiment we are covering with this episode. We love kettlebells, and know how beneficial they can be, so what is one thing that most people aren't doing with them? Training with heavy bells! I'm going to break down my approach to heavy bell training and some great starting points for anyone no matter their experience with them. The common perception is that bells are a great, light conditioning tool, and I'm here to tell you that is straight up fake news. Get strong with them, and have fun doing it. Cheers!
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Today is a very special show! We are officially 100 episodes into this thing, crazy! It has been an amazing first year and first 100 episodes, but this is just the beginning. To celebrate this milestone, we're doing the classic sitcom flashback of a few clips from the most downloaded episodes of the first year. To coincide with the episode and the anniversary, you also have the chance to win a ridiculous prize pack in "The 100th" Episode Giveaway! Each item is from a close friend and guest on the show, so click the link below to enter the giveaway. Thank you for the continued support and good luck!
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There are a handful of people in the outdoors community that I really just connect to their way of living. My guest today is one of those people. Ryan Lampers is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and lover of all things outdoors. He is an extremely successful hunter, which is due to the 100+ days per year he spends in the field. We covered a ton of ground in this episode and it was great to get some insight into the lessons he's learned over the years, which will be helpful for anyone interested in the outdoors lifestyle. HIGHLIGHTS:
Gardening and all of its evolutions at the Lamper's home
Preserving the food harvested for meals year round
Ryan's training for staying healthy and able to go deep into the mountains
The benefits of a good hunting partner and what to look for in one
The Western Hunting Summit
Enjoy this one!
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In this week's solo episode, we're tackling the very popular and maybe ill-defined word, capability. What does it mean? How can I become more capable? I tackle these questions and give some insight into how to make this a practical episode for you to take some action. Enjoy this one and share with someone who would benefit!
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In the social media landscape, the hunting community is often facing an uphill battle. The idea of posting pictures of animals you've killed will always bring certain comments and messages, no matter how well its done. However, what happens when the negative feedback is coming from within the hunting community? My guest today deals with this conundrum frequently. Zach Owens is an avid outdoorsman, bow hunter, trapper, husband, and father. Zach takes heat online because of the animals he hunts, predators, specifically wolves. I was really excited to be able to sit down with Zach and talk about why predator management is such a key part of the hunting landscape if we wish to have thriving numbers of other game animals. He provides great insight into that topic, and why he truly loves these animals in a way that most don't understand. Enjoy!
HIGHLIGHTS: -Zach's recent post showing a wolf kill and the backlash he got -Idaho's wolf numbers and the problems its causing -Why predator hunting is so crucial to overall wildlife health -The forgotten art of trapping -How to be successful in the mountains -Fighting within the hunting community is holding us back
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On today's solo show, we are diving into a concept that has come up in many coaching conversations lately; the idea that the most important factor in your success in one thing, consistency. I'll dive in to why this is the case and how it is really the one thing you must develop if you want to achieve anything. Enjoy this one!
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We live in a time where we can get whatever we want whenever we want, usually from someone we don't know overseas somewhere. It's becoming harder and harder to buy really great, American made products; while also knowing the family running the operation. Today my guest is Scott Volquartsen of Volquartsen Firearms. Scott and I connected at WinterStrong recently and I knew from all of the endorsements from people I knew, and after shooting his guns, that I had to learn more about his story. We had a great conversation about how to navigate running a firearms company in today's climate, the history of the company his dad started, and great insight into running a successful business.
HIGHLIGHTS:
WinterStrong recap
The History of Volquartsen Firearms that began with his dad
How difficult it is to use social media as a firearms company
What makes American Made special
Why they chose Rimfire to be their specialty in firearms
The battles of growing a large company without sacrificing quality
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I recently made a pilgrimage down to the woods of South Carolina to attend WinterStrong, an event put on by the team at Sorinex. I'd heard about how special this weekend was, but wasn't able to grasp the full concept until I was there. The conversations were epic, and I came away with so many things to implement. For this episode though, rather than talk about each individual "thing" we did, I wanted to go over the big things I came away from the weekend with. These are concepts that have already improved my interactions with people, and I know can have the same effect with anyone. Enjoy.
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Today my guest is Logan Gelbrich, owner of Deuce Gym, coach, author, and serial entrepreneur. I have followed Logan and Deuce for several years, so I was really looking forward to diving deeper on some of the things that make Deuce different than any gym you'll find in the country. Logan is full of great stories and takeaways that you can apply if you are a coach, entrepreneur, leader, or just someone looking to improve their capacity as a human. Grab the notebooks for this one. HIGHLIGHTS:
The beauty of Strongman training
"Culture" in an organization
The Hold The Standard Summit
Adaptive leadership
How Deuce pivoted and increased business by 80% during the early stages of lockdowns
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We're bringing back another Top 5 list for this week's solo episode! I get asked all the time, "what are your favorite exercises to get the most bang for your buck with a minimal set up?" So today I'm giving you five of them. These will give you an idea of how I program for my men's coaching groups and if you are one of those gents, then this list will be all too familiar.
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Being successful when you're hunting in the mountains is the result of a lot of pieces coming together, but doing the hard work to give yourself the best chance at success had better be among them. Dan "The Fitness Man" Staton is a husband, father, obsessive elk hunter, and the founder and creator of Elk Shape and the Elk Shape Podcast. I've followed Dan for several years and have always loved his intense, blue collar attitude toward training and getting it done on the mountain, and in this conversation we get into a lot about how that developed. HIGHLIGHTS:
Dan's first elk he killed
How Crossfit changed his training style
Elk Shape Camps
Whats the most important thing for hunters with limited time
What Dan's current training looks like
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Today we've got a special solo show for you. We've got to big updates to the podcast and how we're planning on growing this year. I can't thank you all enough for listening and being a part of the Nomad Strength community. Onward and upward! +1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some people live a life of adventure that is just inspiring to watch. I got the chance to chat with one of those people for this conversation. Danny Bolton is an entrepreneur, surfer, hunter, fisherman, instructor to SOF teams, and who knows what else. He has a great story that I was excited to hear after being told by many of our mutual friends to get him on the show. You are definitely going to dig Danny's stories and the perspective he shares on life, so settle in and enjoy my conversation with the Boarman, himself.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Danny's experience eating raw goat and the dreams it gave him
How the name "Boarman" came to be
His connection to bow hunting and his Native American ancestors
How picking up weight training in quarantine helped him
The impact positive perspective has
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This one comes by popular request!
In this episode we are going over what my reading list is going into this year.
There will be more that get added in I'm sure, but these are the first 5 on the list.
Let me know what else you would add!
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We've got a fun one today, everyone.
If you've listened to the show at all, you know that the kettlebell is near and dear to my heart. So I always appreciate when I see someone using them in a way that catches my eye.
I started following Akira a little over a year ago, because he was doing things with really heavy bells that I've not seen many people do. I was really keen to understand how his mind works when it relates to training. We had a great conversation, and it will inspire you to think of your training differently and be courageous to try some new things.
HIGHLIGHTS:
How Akira began with kettlebells
Training Intuitively
Understanding and crushing the basics
Living to 90 and still squatting
and a ton more
Enjoy this one!
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In this special addition of the solo pod, I'm breaking down the recent collaboration with Robbie and Blood Origins on a fundraiser shirt we just launched today.
I'm extremely excited to help give back to Robbie and the organization, so check out the episode to get a little story of how the shirt came to be.
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There have been more conversations around homesteading, prepping, and firearms in the last two years then at any other time in my life. Things that were just a basic part of American life that drifted away because we got comfortable.
And now a lot of people are getting worried.
This week on the show I had the pleasure of chatting with KJ Keightley at his homestead about all of that. He is a farmer, prepper, firearms enthusiast, and a loving husband and father.
If you've got any remote interest in becoming more self-sufficient, you'll want to listen to this episode.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Being bold on Social Media
How to start a homestead (even if you're in an apartment)
Prepping 101
Why most HOA's are bogus
What conservation means to KJ
and way more
Enjoy this one, laugh, and take notes. There's a ton of valuable information in this episode.
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Today is another edition of Ask Me Anything, with questions from the Instagram crowd.
In this round, I answered questions around; going off grid, my current trainin schedule, and the experience of my first Jiu Jitsu competition.
Stay tuned for more AMA's in the future.
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Today my guest is Andy Moeckel, also known as the Flip Flop Guy.
If you haven't heard, seen, or more importantly, tasted the food that comes as a result of his cooking method, you're going to want to listen to this episode.
I had the pleasure of having some elk that Andy prepared using his cooking technique, the Flip Flop and it was unbelievable.
In this conversation we get into what exactly this wild method of cooking is, how it has been passed down through generations in his family along with the signature sauce that you can now purchase, and how to build a business out of something you're truly in love with.
Andy has done things his own way, and his goal is to get the method (which is really an event) into every backyard in America.
I had a blast catching up with him, and I know you'll enjoy what he has to say.
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For the last show of 2021, we're doing a special edition solo show. I wanted to highlight my personal favorite clips from all of the episodes we did this year.
Some of these are not from the most downloaded shows, some are, but all are my favorite chunks of conversation from this year.
In order of the episode:
069 w/ Brandon Lilly
068 w/ Jesse Phillips
060 w/ Sam Campanella
047 w/ Austin Legg
038 w/ Luke Day
Enjoy these clips and go listen to the whole episodes they appear in.
Cheers to 2021 and on to the next one!
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Larry White is a wild game chef that makes some of the most mouth-watering food I've seen anywhere on social media.
We had a great conversation about how his story and how bodybuilding, the military and cooking all were parts of his journey to becoming an incredible wild game chef.
He's got a lot of great nuggets for anyone who is wanting to get better at cooking not just wild game dishes, but any food you love.
Enjoy this conversation, and then go to the kitchen and get to work!
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Jonathan Goodman is bringing the fitness industry together.
Since 2011 he's published 11 books, welcomed over 20M visitors to his website, and sold over 250,000 educational items to health and fitness enthusiasts.
Originally from Toronto, Coach Goodman has enjoyed over 1,300 days exploring the world with his young family.
I had a great time in this conversation and Jonathan and going over his journey from the really early days of online fitness and coaching to where it has gone the last two years. He has great perspective on the matter and has some great nuggets of wisdom for coaches and personal trainers at any stage of their business.
Enjoy!
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Special holiday solo show for you today!
We're breaking down the 2021 Nomad Holiday Gift Guide, you can download the guide by clicking the link below.
Enjoy!
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Sam Ayres is the founder of The Wild Initiative, a podcast and media company chronicling his journey from LA city boy to owning a seven acre homestead in Havre, Montana.
We have a great conversation about the call that Sam felt to the outdoors and his process in how he made those changes while working in the music industry in LA.
He shares some hilarious stories about his early hunting experiences and also gives some great lessons for anyone who feels that "Wild Initiative".
Enjoy!
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In this solo episode, I wanted to give you the one attribute I believe to be the most important in whether or not your endeavors are successful, regardless to which avenue of life you apply.
Focus.
We cover in this episode:
-How this is admittedly something I've struggled with -Why its more important than routine, planning, time management, etc. -How to improve your focus to be maximum productive and effective Enjoy this one, and let me know if you apply any of the techniques we go over! CONNECT WITH ROSS: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier Join the Nomad Tribe: www.tribe.nomad-strength.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Daniel Strauss, also known as the Raspberry Ape.
Daniel is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu over in the UK, and I have been following his work since I began my own Jiu-Jitsu practice earlier this year.
I was really keen to pick his brain about all things jiu-jitsu related, as well as his strength and conditioning practices to prepare for competing and staying healthy.
If you're at all into the martial art, you'll dig this episode. We had a great conversation, enjoy!
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We've got another Top 5-ish list for you on the solo episode today. This one is long overdue, and I'm not sure why we didn't do it sooner.
We're covering the Top 5 movies I think every man should watch in their life.
Let me stop you right here...yes, I know I left some off. There are some that I wish I would have put on the list. If you were to ask me in two weeks to do this list, it might look completely different!
There are so many great movies out there for that I believe are quintessential "Guy movies". So I wanted to give you my 5 favorites...plus 3 more.
So enjoy this one, and let me know what your list would be! Send me a message on IG!
Enjoy!
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We are back after a week off for the holiday and bringing the heat with today's episode.
I'm joined today by Brian Peters, co-founder of the Mindstrong Project, former NFL player, and performance chaser and enthusiast.
Brian and I got into a lot of great stuff in this episode including;
- Some stories of his time in the NFL and how his training evolved during that period of time
-Discovering breath work and cold exposure, and how that led to creating the Mindstrong Project
-His new pursuit of powerlifting and training at 4am every day
-The concept of Chasing Edges, which is also the title of his new podcast
This conversation was full of gold nuggets, so I suggest you listen twice to catch them all.
Enjoy!
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Today's solo show comes requested from many of you for the upcoming holiday season.
How do I stay on track with my health and fitness goals during this time?
That's the question, isn't it?
Well in this episode I'm going to give you a few actionable steps you can take to make sure you don't roll into January regretting the decisions you made over this season.
You can still enjoy all of the things this time of year entails, without going off the rails.
Give this one a listen and let me know what you think!
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Today I had the pleasure of talking to Mark Valenti, host of The Refined Savage podcast, former Highland Games athlete, and owner of Blind Dog Gym in Vermillion, Ohio.
Mark has been in the strength world since the 80's and has a ton of valuable training experience and knowledge. He's learned from the best in the world and is walking proof of the work he puts in.
We had a great conversation covering his training progressions throughout the years; stories from spending some time around Louis Simmons, what is really important about being strong and healthy; and a lot more.
Enjoy this one, I know I did!
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We're back with some a new solo episode after a week off!
For this episode I wanted to share a journal exercise that was posed in our Nomad coaching group and it garnered some great conversation.
How different was your life 10 years ago today?
Listen to this to find out why that question is so important in how you create goals for the future.
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Ross Johnson is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Smart Coach where he helps online coaches build their tribe and grow their business.
I worked with Ross personally last year as I was transitioning to coaching full-time online, he has a ton of expertise and knowledge in the area of internet marketing.
We got into some pretty out-there stuff in this conversation with crypto and technology (specifically Facebook's rebrand as Meta), and it will definitely have you thinking about the state of things in the world and what the next 10-15 years could look like.
We also got into how Ross has corrected some of the health issues he had these last couple of years with some help of the Biohacking crowd.
This was a really fun episode and will leave you thinking, which is good. We need more of that.
Enjoy!
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Today is a special show, and a heavy one to be honest.
I sat down with my good friend, Brandon Lilly, again for the podcast on the 1 year anniversary of the passing of our friend, Terence Mitchell.
Many of you listening knew T personally, or you followed along with his journey and were still affected by his enthusiasm for training and for life; and the two of us wanted to reflect on what he meant to us in the short time he was a part of our lives.
My hope, is that if you haven't heard of Terence until this moment, that you can go through his Instagram page, go through his workouts, and see the profound change in yourself as a result.
Enjoy this one, and go crank out a workout for T when you're done.
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Jesse Phillips is a husband, father, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and who I believe to be the embodiment of Johnny Cash's song, "I've Been Everywhere". But if I were to take all of that life experience and distill it down to one word, I'd call Jesse a storyteller.
Jesse joined me to talk about; life transitioning out of the military, the recent debacle in Afghanistan (which he speaks and writes extremely eloquently about), and the importance of what he calls 'living to live'.
This was a really great episode, and I know you will too.
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This week's solo show was a good round of Ask Me Anything, with questions provided from the Instagram crew.
There were a few really good questions that I was excited to answer today including:
-Why I left the gym world to move online
-Lessons learned hunting last weekend
-A good question about the importance of money
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In today's episode, I had the chance to sit down and talk with Josh Smith, master bladesmith and owner of Montana Knife Company.
Josh has been making knives since he was a young man and became the youngest master bladesmith ever. He goes over the process that title entails and also discusses the two appearances he made on the show Forged in Fire.
We also talked about the importance of American manufacturing and why being made in the U.S.A is so important to Josh.
He has a really inspiring story and has great advice for anyone who has a passion and wants to turn it into a career.
This was a really great conversation and will be a really motivating listen.
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The way we view our food is the foundation of our relationship with it. If we're talking long term health here; how do I get long term results and also enjoy my food?
It doesn't have to be one or the other, but it begins in your mind, not on the plate.
How you view your food's purpose is going to have a massive effect on your ability to be successful; so I recorded today's episode to dive into exactly how do this in a way that breeds long term results.
This is not a diet, or a nutrition protocol to follow; this is Step 1. The nuance and minutia of your specific needs will come next.
Dive in to this episode and let me know what you think.
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Today I had the privilege of speaking with the one and only, Tony Blauer.
Coach Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics and combatives industry for almost four decades and is one of the only combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat related communities: self-defense, combat sports and the military & law enforcement sector. His research on physiology, mind-set as it relates to confrontation management has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists.
Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) specializes in the research and development of close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military and professional self-defense
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Today's solo show is a short one, for the sole purpose of giving you a little kick in the pants to go do something.
Whatever it is you've been putting off, or afraid to try, now is the time to start. Listen to today's episode and start the momentum of success NOW.
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Today I'm joined by Robbie Kroeger, founder of Blood Origins. Robbie has created an amazing nonprofit organization who's mission is to "Tell The Truth About Hunting."
Through funding conservation projects around the globe, telling human stories in an incredible documentary series about the true call to hunting we have as humans (In The Blood, as he calls it), Blood Origins is doing things that most aren't in the industry.
This was a really great conversation with Robbie, and I was learning a ton during our discussion. He speaks very eloquently and intelligently about what he describes as "hunting's PR problem."
There were some really great nuggets of information here that will hopefully give those of you who are interested in conservation some information and action steps to take.
Enjoy!
P.S- I also learned a nice little nugget about how to technically spell Robbie's last name following the German rules. Completely by accident.
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For today's solo show, I wanted to breakdown a concept that has come up in several conversations lately.
Many might not draw a distinction between a coach and a trainer; but I do, and I wanted to go over how I classify them for the show today.
This episode could be helpful for you if you are currently on the search for someone to guide you along in your quest, whatever the medium may be.
If this is in anyway helpful for you, I'd love to hear how. If you think its a load of bull, feel free to let me know that too.
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For today's episode I had the pleasure of being joined in person by Sam Campanella.
Sam is the owner and professor at 208 Jiu Jitsu, the school I have been attending since beginning my BJJ journey.
Sam has a great story of how he began in the martial art and the journeys it's taken him and his family on. He also has some great opinions on gi vs. no-gi, how to start training BJJ, and the current state of Jiu-Jitsu as a sport and how that translates to the person just wanting to learn a form of self-defense.
If you're even remotely into Jiu-Jitsu you're going to dig this episode.
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In today's solo episode, I'm breaking down my process for creating habits. This is the same outline I use with all of my coaching clients and it is super simple, and incredibly effective.
If you are struggling to get things going on the right track and need to develop some powerful habits, grab a notebook and pen and check this episode out!
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Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Joel Burham of Whitetail Fit. Joel was one of the first hunting accounts I remember following several years ago.
Joel has a great story of how he became infatuated with bowhunting and the process that led him turning that into a career.
He has a very inspiring story and is a great follow for hunting content and information.
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In today's solo episode, I'm breaking down the few things that have made the biggest impact on my training, coaching, and health overall since I began this journey at 13.
There have been many such things, but the things I cover here are what have completely shaped my training style.
I hope you enjoy this one and thank you for the question via Instagram!
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Today's episode is a special one! I had the pleasure of interview Brady Speth, the founder and CEO of Riton Optics, and the first offical partner of the Nomad Strength Show! I'm really looking forward to working with the Brady, Austin, the Crew over at Riton and to get y'all hooked up with the fastest growing optics company in the world. I wanted to bring Brady on today to tell his story and the story of Riton, and we ended up going into some pretty cool areas of conversation, including: -Brady's background and how Riton was started -What makes a successful business and why great customer service should be a no-brainer -Brady's time in the Capitol police in D.C -Our official partnership announcement There will be a lot of things happening soon with the show, and I'm extremely grateful to all of you who listen and share every week. This is just the beginning! CONNECT WITH BRADY AND RITON OPTICS: www.instagram.com/ritonoptics www.ritonoptics.com Join the Nomad Tribe Membership: www.tribe.nomad-strength.com Sign up for the Nomad Newsletter: www.nomad-strength.com Follow on social media: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A while back I wrote a guest article on for a website on the concept of Balance.
The way that I define balance in life between work, training, life, family, etc. is probably a bit different than what you usually hear. So for the solo episode today, I wanted to read and expand on the article that I wrote almost a year ago.
What is balance?
Is it even attainable?
If so, how?
I cover all of these things in the episode, and there are a lot of great takeaways from this one.
Grab a pen and a pad and get ready to take notes.
Enjoy!
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Today's episode was a real treat for me as a strength history nerd. I am joined today James Fuller, of Strongman Archaeology.
James has been studying and performing the old time strongman lifts for years and his instagram page has fascinated me for a while now.
We go over a ton in this conversation;
The history of these movements and why they stopped being performed
James' journey from bodybuilding in the 80's to discovering the old time movements
Why the exercises are beneficial and why they hit a lot of things most modern exercises don't
This was so fun for me that I decided to have James be my own personal coach for the next handful of months as I am preparing for my first jiu-jitsu tournament. The history of these movements go hand-in-hand with grappling so I'm really excited to dive into these programs.
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This show today is, you guessed it, all about sleep! Sleep is inarguably the most vital component of health in my opinion, so I wanted to take this episode and give you guys my top sleep tips to improve your nights.
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Grim title, I know.
Today my guest is Ian Strimbeck, founder of Rune Nation, LLC a self-defense and firearms training company.
Ian and I had a great conversation about the importance of preparedness, proficiency in self-defense, and the current state of the country.
There are a lot of takeaways in this episode and some really valuable advice from Ian on steps to take to be more prepared, hint- It's not getting another gun.
Enjoy this one!
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Today I'm breaking down a piece written by Steven Kotler on the concept of Flow.
Its a word that has become pretty trendy in recent years and I think Kotler's thoughts on it, and how to use it to be more productive and successful are brilliant.
I don't usually just read things out loud for a podcast but I thought it was important to analyze his actual words.
This one was fun, hope you enjoy!
Here is a link to the piece that I'm covering in the episode.
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For today's episode I'm joined by my good buddy, Bo Sandoval.
Bo is the director of S&C at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, and has been in the strength field for over 20 years.
We had a great chat that touched all the corners of Bo's experiences coaching for the last 20 years and his love for the outdoors and hunting.
In this episode we cover:
-Bo's strong feelings about the current climate of the strength coach profession at the collegiate level
-His transition to working with the best fighters in the world at the UFCPI
-Some new things he's still learning after 20 years
-Ice baths and cold showers
-His love of hunting and the outdoors and nerding out on archery
You guys will really enjoy this one, I know I did!
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Today's solo show is a short Ask Me Anything episode with questions taken from the Instagram audience.
It was a little more light-hearted today, with less health and strength stuff and more nonsense.
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We've reached episode 50 of the podcast! And for this milestone I couldn't have picked anyone better to have a conversation with than Bert Sorin.
Bert and his wonderful wife Lesley are the proud parents of three children. Bert and his family, a family rooted in strength, have been entrenched in the human performance world for as far back as he can remember.
Growing up with a barbell in his hand has been pivotal in charting the course of his life and leading him to become a 4-time Division 1 All-American Track and Field (Hammer and 35 lb. Weight Throw), Southeastern Conference Champion, former record holder in Weight Throw, and an Olympic trials athlete.
Bert is currently the President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, a very successful family run business founded by his father, another big name in the iron game, Richard Sorin. Together they are the inventors of hardware and applications to make people more effective, efficient, and safe on the sports field and the battle field.
Although Sorin never served in the armed forces, his gear is changing the game to provide readiness and rebuilding to the veterans prior to, during and after their deployments to far off, hostile lands. Bert’s network of veterans, scientists, coaches and therapists allows for a combination of expertise and support, and has been changing lives on both sides of the table.
Bert pushes each day to find the best in people, and to assist in their exploration of their potential and maximize their value to the cause.
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Today's episode was one of my favorite that I've recorded since starting the podcast, mainly because this one was in person!
Austin Legg joins me today on the show to talk about some great lessons and motivation from his time spent hunting in the deep backcountry, usually alone.
Austin came out to the patio gym to get a true Nomad experience, Ice bath in the freezer followed by a kettlebell and sandbag training session prior to us hitting record.
This was a really fun episode and there are some gold nuggets in this one, including;
-How Austin became comfortable in the wilderness alone
-His hard-learned lessons of being a self-taught hunter
-The joys of chasing Bigfoot
-One of the craziest and coolest hunting stories you'll hear
Plus a ton more of great, motivational things to take away. Follow Austin's backcountry journeys and Bigfoot ramblings on Instagram and enjoy the episode!
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For today's solo show we are hopping off the health and fitness train. I often get asked for all kinds of Top 3 and Top 5 lists for random things so I thought today would be a fun day to get people all riled up. We're going Top 3 Super Heroes and Villains, so I'm sure I'll get all kinds of messages about who I left off both lists and why my lists suck. I welcome it. Enjoy! Follow along: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier Sign up for the newsletter: www.nomad-strength.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I'm joined by Spencer Clanin, otherwise known as GrizzlyClaws on Instagram.
This was such a fascinating and enlightening conversation as Spencer has a really cool story about the healing power of the food we eat when we are connected to in on a deep level.
Spencer has overcome several significant health issues by addressing and correcting his nutrition, and the way that he writes about it (not to mention the pictures he takes of his food) will have your mouth watering like you wouldn't belive.
He gives some great advice in this episode with some great takeaways for anyone looking to heal themselves with their nutrition.
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Today I've got the absolute pleasure of being joined by Mike Bledsoe. Mike is a leadership and performance coach who specializes in developing coaches to actualize their full potential. He is the CEO of The Strong Coach, teaching coaches how to stand above the noise of the fitness industry, and co-founder of Training Camp for the Soul, an emotional resilience training program. He leaves nothing off the table when it comes to creating and attaining the vision for his clients & and himself. Pulling from an eclectic toolset he cultivates leaders through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual practices. Social: Instagram: @mike_bledsoe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Strong-Coach-1836711473110013 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCILcz3PkDe-FSbWp89uq1Og Twitter: @michaelbledsoe Websites: Thestrongcoach.com Trainingcampforthesoul.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's solo episode, I'm unveiling what will be the new Nomad online community to launch at the end of August.
This is a project I've been working on for a while now and can't wait to release it.
I'll give you the low down on why I felt the need to create the community, what it actually entails, and what it means for the coaching programs moving forward in the future.
Again, I'm really excited about this and cant wait for the release next month.
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Today I'm joined by my good buddy, Logan Hanks. Logan and I were connected through a fundraiser for Blood Origins a few months back and have become close friends in the process.
Logan is a farmer and also the host of the Living Fully Loaded podcast.
In today's episode we cover all kinds of ground in the discussion, including; Logan's story, movies, current events, masculinity, the importance of men having close man friends, and a ton more.
This was a great conversation and essentially the type of conversation he and I have all the time.
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In today's solo show, we're covering a topic that was brought up from a friend and listener; how do you overcome being in a slump in training, nutrition or life?
I thought this was a fantastic question, so I break down my 3 tasks or questions to ask yourself to being the process of getting out of said slump.
These apply to any avenue of life, so grab a pen and pad and enjoy!
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My guest today is Jamey Shirah; business man, restauranteur, hunter, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and about a thousand other things.
Jamey and I met at Summer Strong during our covert Jiu-Jitsu session during day 2.
We talk a bit about how that came to be and also both of our life experiences in Jiu-Jitsu, and the lessons we’ve learned.
We also get into Jamey’s nonprofit organization, The Hunter Recruitment Project and the work they’re doing to bring new hunters into the world of procuring food and connecting with nature.
This was a great conversation with a lot of takeaways, so grab a pen and pad and enjoy!
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We're mixing it up today for the solo episode!
I've been going back to a couple of my favorite writings and quotes lately, so I wanted to share them with you today.
Instead of giving a big exposition on each of them, I just decided to read them for you, so they can hit you however they need to.
Let me know what you think of the two selections I made and what your favorites are.
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Today I'm really excited to bring you my conversation with Luke Day.
Luke is the Head of Strength and Conditioning for the University of South Carolina Football team and founder of Manchild Media.
I had the pleasure of listening to Luke speak at Summer Strong and he gave my favorite presentation of the weekend, so I was really happy to be able to speak to him today on the show.
This was a really motivating conversation to have, but it also provides some really great takeaways that we can all adapt into our lives.
What does loving someone really mean?
Can I love someone and still confront them or even get in fights with them?
Why discomfort needs to be the most consistent thing in your life.
We cover all this and more in this episode and I really believe you will get some great things from this one.
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I get asked about journaling all the time, so I figured it would be helpful to do a short episode on the processes and reasons behind why I do it and recommend it to everyone I coach.
It can be a very powerful practice if you understand why you're doing it, and have a few techniques to keep you engaged.
There are some good takeaways here, so be ready to go get yourself a notebook and get after it!
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I'm really excited to bring you this episode today. I have been learning from and following Zach Even-Esh for over 10 years now. He was one of the first coaches I really dove in to content-wise when I began coaching, so it was a great time for me getting to talk to him about our shared nerd-like obsession; Old School historic strength culture and literature.
We talked a lot about the mindset behind the men in the physical culture world 100 years ago and how that influenced and motivated Zach to start and continue training after 30+ years.
This was a great conversation and be on the lookout for Part 2 coming.
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Today's episode is a bit more of a self-reflection spoken into a mic, rather than the normal Thursday show.
In last week's episode with Greg Walsh, he used the term Expert Generalist, and the moment he said it I had a bit of an epiphany.
I realized that that philosophy has been my approach to much of life, but just did have a word for it!
So today I'm breaking down what that term has meant to me and how you can apply it to training and life.
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For today's episode, I was fortunate to sit down and talk with Matt Vincent, owner of HViii (prounounced, Hate) Brand Goods, Habit Coffee, and host of the UMSO Podcast.
He was a 2x Highland Games World Champion, and has since completely transformed himself physically. We get into his process and mindset for reinventing himself after being the best in the world.
Matt is a very motivational person to talk to and has a really great perspective on performance, health, and life.
We got into some really fun topics in this conversation, including:
His approach to mindset and reinventing himself after being a world champ
The new approach he has for training and the next challenges he's working toward
His facility, DOPE (Division Of Performance Enhancement) and the very specific design elements he had in his head
The growth of HViii and the next projects he's working on
A pretty fun tangent on steroids in baseball and other sports
I had a great time chatting with Matt and I know y'all will enjoy it.
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In today’s episode I answer a question that was asked via Instagram.
The difference between training on a strict program v. training by “feel”. This was a great question and an important concept to cover.
Let me know in the comments if you agree or disagree with my take on it, would love to discuss.
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The show today is arguably one of my favorite conversations I’ve had since we launched this thing.
Greg Walsh is the founder of Wolf Brigade Gym in Rochester, NY. He and I officially met at Summer Strong and pretty much instantly clicked in conversation.
We got into some really great topics of conversation in this episode, including:
-Greg’s past in the Hardcore and BMX world, beginning in the late 80’s.
-Martial arts and being a foundational part of Crossfit Long Beach
-How Wolf Brigade came to be
-Training with maces and kettlebells (something he has done for 15+ years)
-Life lessons we’ve both learned in business and training
We could have gone another two hours, but I’ll bet that Greg comes back for a part 2 at some point.Enjoy this one, I definitely did.
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Last week's solo show we talked about the basics of breath, so it seemed only fitting that we follow that up this week with what we usually couple in breath practice; Cold Exposure.
Today I'm going to go over the what, why, and how of getting cold. We'll cover:
-The benefits and why cold exposure is important for health
-The 30 Day Cold Shower Challenge
-How to set up a cold tub/freezer
Lots of takeaways in this one, so you may need to listen to it a second time to get all the info written down!
Enjoy and stay cold!
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I have been waiting to talk to today's guest for a very long time, and for a lot of reasons.
I am fascinated by people who are doing things on the fringes of the health and fitness space, and to some; Josh Goldstein might be in outer space.
Josh has adopted a raw primal lifestyle, which as you can imagine, has gotten him all kinds of feedback on social media, much of which is negative to say the least. We tackle this odd "concern" that people seem to have for his health, when he has never felt better in his life.
In this conversation, we also cover:
His journey to the current lifestyle he lives
Eating an entire raw chicken on Instagram
His recent studying of Germ Theory v. Terrain Theory
How his Raw Primal diet is structured
The benefits of raw animal fats in your diet
and a ton more
This one will make you think, in all the best ways. I want to bring people on to this show that don't feed the same regurgitated information you can get everywhere else, and Josh is the perfect guest to bring in a different perspective.
I really enjoyed this and took some great things away from my conversation and hope you do the same.
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If you've followed along for any time now, you've likely learned that one of my favorite health and performance topics to teach and study is breath.
Today I decided to do an entire episode on the basics of breath practice with a few immediate take aways you can implement into your life.
This is essentially a modified version of the in-person seminars and workshops I teach locally.
If you enjoy and get use out of any of the techniques we discuss in the episode, be sure to let me know!
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I have been wanting to talk to today's guest for a really long time. I began following Coach Joe DiStefano several years ago after hearing him on a podcast and his approach to strength and health (and specifically kettlebells) really struck a chord with me, and I've been a big fan ever since.
Joe is the host of the podcast Stacked w/ Joe DiStefano, and the founder of RUNGA, a wellness retreat/experience that after hearing him go more in depth on during this episode has me looking at my schedule to try to make a trip to Austin happen.
This conversation was a lot of fun and we covered a ton of territory including:
-Joe's personal health journey from ultra-endurance events to eventually becoming Director of Sport Performance for Spartan
-Kettlebells. All the kettlebells
-Us nerding out on coffee methods
-and a lot more.
Grab a pen and be ready to take some notes.
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Today is a bonus episode of the show!
I recently travelled to South Carolina to take part in Sorinex's yearly Summer Strong event. It was an unreal weekend filled with great speakers, amazing food, and awesome people.
I stayed in a house with several other guys, all of whom come from different strength backgrounds. When we got back to the house at 1:30 AM after everything wrapped up, we decided to record a podcast in the living room to recount our experience.
Summer Strong is a special event for those that have never been, and the friendships made are worth the trip by itself.
Joining me today are John Simmons, Jake Phillips, Taylor Quick, Brandon Langois, and George Adams.
We were tired, wired, and a little loopy. So have fun following along to the extremely late night rambles.
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After a brief hiatus, the solo shows are back.
This week we are going over my favorite recovery protocols to keep you feeling fresh, training hard, and sleeping great.
There are far more methodologies than what I go over here today, but these are the ones I start with when I coach others and they are my personal favorites!
Pull out a pad and take some notes for this one today.
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In today's episode I'm joined by my good friend Ben Walker. Ben is currently a coach for the Strong Coach program, the same program that connected the two of us.
Ben is also a highly intelligent and masterful coach when it comes to movement and fitness, specifically with the steel mace. This was a really fun conversation to catch up with him and dive deep into a couple of fun topics, including:
-The power of the language you use daily, both to people and to yourself
-The multiple branches of the steel mace community and some of the infighting that happens between them
-Social media, the internet and the constant struggle we have with wanting to abandon all technology all together.
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Every so often you have a conversation with someone that you have such a nerd-like connection with on a topic that an hour conversation feels like five minutes.
That was how my conversation with Harvey Martin went.
Harvey is the founder of The MindStrong Project, an organization that takes training and human performance to a whole new level. They combine foundational nature based training with industry leading strength, movement, conditioning, and nutrition programs that give athletes a serious edge over the competition.
My conversation with Harvey today centered on the most powerful thing every single living human has access to; your breath.
Harvey and myself are both Art of Breath certified coaches and so we share many of the same practices around breath work.
This was a great discussion with many practical nuggets to take away and implement immediately.
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Buckle up, y'all.
On today's, episode I was extremely fortunate to talk with NYT Bestselling author and former Navy SEAL, Jack Carr.
I am a massive fan of his novels and it was a great conversation discussing his most recent release, The Devil's Hand.
He was also able to give us some more details on the new Amazon series adapted from his first book, The Terminal List.
This was a really fun conversation for me to have as such a big fan of his work, and I hope you enjoy it as well.
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Today’s solo episode came about from a fairly heated group chat exchange I had over the weekend.
We wanted to find out who would be on the Mt. Rushmore of Health and Strength Influence.
This episode is my list, and I make my case for each person on the list, plus two honorable mentions.
If you disagree with my list, I don’t care.
Kidding, but let me know who would be on your Mt. Rushmore!
NOTE: The key word here is Influence.
Enjoy!
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Men need a tribe, and many man today don't truly have one.
My guest today is Hance' Boulden, Owner of Warpath Supply Co. apparel, and a former Special Operations soldier in the US Military for nearly two decades.
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation and we could have easily gone for another few hours.
We discuss:
Hance's military career coming to a close and what is next for him, including a book he's writing
Why its important for a man to find a true tribe and close-knit group of brothers in his life
Training in the military and what is important to work on if you are interested in going the Operations route
and a ton more..
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I've posted about the garden in the back for a couple years now and since its Spring time, there have been lots of questions about this years set up and what I'm growing.
This episode is about what I'm doing with my garden this year and its setup/layout, but more than that we talk about how growing and harvesting your own food is the ultimate freedom flag planted in the ground.
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Today my guest is Eric Conn, host of the Hard Men Podcast and the Wilderness Warrior Podcast.
Eric is a husband, father, writer, hunter, gardener, podcast host, and likely some other things I’m forgetting.
In our conversation today we went all over the place, which was great. We discussed:
Eric’s background and what it means to be a Wilderness Warrior
Why men need to be dangerous
Why men (and fathers specifically) need the wilderness and hunting to share with their children
How a hiking trip when he was young taught him lessons he still carries with him
Eric decides he’s going to take over the show and asks me questions for a while
This was a really fun conversation and be sure to check out Eric’s work.
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Today is Part 2 of the Top 5 list mega podcast.
I've got four more Top 5 lists to go over today and these were great suggestions via the Instagram audience.
The list covered today:
Top 5 Kettlebell Exercises
Top 5 On-the-Go Healthy Food Options
My Top 5 Training Mistakes
Top 5 Workout Songs (which got amended)
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Today my guest is Johnathan West, host of Being Husband Podcast. We have a great conversation about the pull he felt to start the show and why it's important for men in today's culture.
We had a great conversation and touch on a handful of great topics:
Johnathan's dream that gave him the idea for the podcast
His biblical approach for each show and how he ties it to what he's currently learning and going through
His first hunting story and experience with Blood Origins and the impact it had on him and his marriage (its good).
Enjoy this one, it was a really fun conversation and I actually recorded as a guest on his show right before we recorded this one, so go check out his show and I'll be appearing on it soon.
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Today’s episode is all about the Top 5 lists. I got so many responses when I posted the prompt about which top 5 list to cover in today’s show I instead decided to do four of them!
This show was a lot of fun and a nice change of pace even though there still are some good training and strength things covered.
We will definitely have to do a part 2 and maybe 3 to cover all of these different lists.
So today’s Top 5 lists, as requested by you are:
-Top 5 Lord of the Rings Characters
-Top 5 Sandbag Exercises
-Top 5 Workouts for Busy Dads
and the granddaddy question…
Top 5 episodes of The Office.
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Today, my guest has been one of the most requested by all of y'all since I started this show. Luckily for you, I was going to have him on anyway.
Brandon Lilly has been someone that I have learned from and looked up to for many years as an athlete and a coach, and in the last year become someone I can call a friend.
He is most widely known as a world-class powerlifter, and trained at Westside Barbell. Since then his pursuit of health and longevity have culminated in one of the more amazing transformation stories I have seen.
The conversation today touches a lot of different corners, we cover;
The powerlifting moment Brandon is most proud of
Our common struggles and lessons learned in Jiu-Jitsu
Journaling and the influence of our late friend, Terence Mitchell
The current climate of masculinity
This was a really fun conversation and as always with Brandon, is full of info nuggets.
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Today’s solo show is another AMA with questions I got via instagram.
There were a wide range of topics in these questions today so it was fun to bounce all over the place.
We touch on what I’ve learned about myself since starting Jiu Jitsu, and my all time favorite sandbag workout.
There is also a great question about how to train with a job that keeps you sleep deprived, and what the deal is with all the raw milk I’ve been drinking.
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Sometimes you meet someone and instantly feel like you're talking to yourself in a mirror. Well, that's what my conversation with Ray (@Zingler_strength) was like.
Ray is a fantastic coach that develops youth athletes into what he affectionately calls, “Hammers.” This was a really fun conversation and we got into some fun stuff, including:
How to train young kids the smart way so they enjoy it and stay safe
What its like dealing with parents of kids
What to look for in a coach if you have sport-aged kids
How he's "training" his 2 year old with out actually training him, and what his purpose is for doing so.
And a ton more.
Ray is a great guy and I know y'all will enjoy this one.
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In today’s solo episode, I’m giving you my list on the essential guide to starting your home gym.
As you may know, I’m a huge proponent of the home/garage gym.
I believe that every home should have a designated training space no matter how big, and I’ll give you what I believe every gym has to have starting out.
Give it a listen and let me know if you think I missed anything or what you would add!
This was a fun episode and like my own home gym, I’m sure I’ll do a Part 2 with updated ideas.
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Today’s episode is a doozy. I chatted with Strong Coffee Company CEO, Adam Von Rothfelder and we covered about as many things as you can in 90 minutes, and it was a blast.
Adam has some amazing stories about his time as a professional MMA fighter, model, reality TV villain, celebrity trainer, and now Founder of Strong Coffee Company, which he gave up all of the previously mentioned things to pursue.
We talk about what is different about Strong Coffee, and why he felt the need to make it. He also breaks down his opinions of why we have been doing Intermittent Fasting all wrong and how to fix it.
Like I said, this one is full of nuggets and I was laughing for most of our conversation. Go follow Adam and Strong Coffee Company for my favorite stuff on the market.
He also has a new podcast out called Up & Adam, go listen if you want more of what you heard today.
Enjoy!
P.S- Best not listen to this one around the wee kids, there’s some NSF(Kid) language.
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In today's solo episode, we cover one of the most common questions I get asked; how to put together a morning routine.
What things do I need to do? Is there a magic formula? Can I copy the routine of some massively successful billionaire?
We go over all of this, and some contrarian thoughts I have on the idea of the 'perfect morning routine'.
Take a listen, share, and enjoy!
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In today’s episode, we talk to Rob aka The Grounded Athlete.
Rob is a high-level sprinter and the founder of the Grounded Athlete and GAIA footwear.
We get into a lot of great stuff in this conversation about grounding and why it's so beneficial for humans to be in touch (literally) with the Earth’s electrical field.
Rob gives incredibly detailed data outlining why it's so beneficial, and also ties in his Native American heritage to why it’s so important to him to spread the message of grounding.
The purpose of TGA is simple - to spread awareness for the physiological benefits of being electrically grounded to the earth. In the midst of this movement he developed GAIA Grounding Sandals. These sandals are created with silver and copper elements to ground you when it's difficult to be barefoot. So far they've reached over 20 countries and 49 states.
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Setting goals is one of the most powerful habits you can implement in to your life. Unfortunately, most of us just set very vague and superficial goals that don't have any real power behind them.
In today's solo episode, I break down the exact process I use and teach to all of my clients to make goals concise, specific, and powerful.
You'll have more clarity and direction with your process, and will be able to develop a roadmap to success. Grab your notebook and pen for this one.
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In today's episode we talk to Grayson Strange, Owner of Basis Health and Performance, where he coaches strength, strongman, conditioning, and Kinstretch.
Grayson was a former coach at NorCal Strength & Conditioning and previously owned and operated two CrossFit gyms in Denver, CO. Grayson was also a cheerleader for the Denver Nuggets basketball team.
We get into a lot of great stuff here for all of you folks spinning your wheels on what "mobility" is. Grayson gives some very practical and applicable advice on how to incorporate mobility into your strength training. He also goes over the FRC system and explains the what and the how of the lingo you have likely heard me use before like; CARs, PAILs, and RAILs.
Also, he looks like a Viking, so thats a +1.
Get out your notebook for this one.
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In today's episode, we go through a short AMA, answering some questions I received in an Instagram prompt.
We cover; Old Timey Strongman Training, my history and journey into coaching, an update on my Carnivore experience and touch on some mindset issues that plague goal setting.
We'll do more of these AMA's in the future, so be on the lookout for when I post a question prompt.
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Christian Williams is a movement and corrective exercise specialist who works with archers to maximize shoulder health and shoulder performance. His business Archery Strong is focused on relieving pain, preventing injury, and improving performance in archers.
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In today's episode, I cover my 3 favorite books of 2020, which actually turns out to be 6 books...
Its a short list, because I could have talked for hours about books.
Let me know what you would have added to the list!
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In this episode we talk to Marshall Seedorff, who runs sales and marketing for Force of Nature meats, a mission based regenerative meat company focused on changing the way animals are raised. The land is managed and the quality of meats available to consumers. He also is a hunting guide for Roam Ranch, which is owned by two of the owners of Force of Nature.
We get into a lot of stuff in this episode including; regenerative agriculture and why its important to the future of food in our country, true conservation and misconceptions about hunters, and then Marshall has some great parting advice on how to make sustainable changes in your own life.
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The kettlebell is a beautiful tool. In this episode we talk have a little history lesson on the origin of the kettlebell and its migration into mainstream fitness.
I also cover my starting recommendations for how to select a proper weight for your goals and a go over a few of my favorite kettlebell exercises you can implement into your training.
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Anders Varner is the co-host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast. In 2010, he founded San Diego Athletics and sold the gym in 2016. He has coached athletes from every major sport including the NFL, MLB,WWE, and CrossFit. As an athlete he competed in the CrossFit regional four times and medaled at multiple Olympic Weightlifting competitions. Anders’ mission is to unite dads that want to be great fathers, husbands, and love lifting weights. The Diesel Dad is the result of refocusing my life away from being a competitive athlete, prioritizing being a father and husband, and still training to be strong, lean, and athletic without sacrificing family, fatherhood, or fitness. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the Nomad Strength Show! Here is a brief overview of what this show is all about and what my plans for it's future are. Enjoy!
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