Food of the Gods: Recent Episodes
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In today’s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra speaks to athletes from leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Nascar, to professional surfing, the Olympics, and everywhere athletes strive for an edge. She explores a key question: What does it take? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.
Billy Horschel is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and was the 2014 FedEx Cup champion. He has six Masters appearances and he gives credit to his personal fitness, strength and flexibility for unlocking his potential to compete at the highest level. A family guy, restauranteur and avid snowboarder, Billy continues to drive for success. Coming off of this month's exciting win at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, with an eagle putt on the 15th hole, we wanted to revisit our interview with Billy. With this victory he moves to No. 10 in the FedExCup standings. Let's tee off with Billy Horschel.
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In these Crowd Pleaser editions of Food of the Gods we revisit some of our most popular episodes. Now as the third place Giants try to catch the Dodgers in the NL West we thought it a good time to listen again to this episode where Lindsay Berra connects with Leron Sarig, whose job it is to assess and manage the dietary needs of each Giants player. She travels with the team, consults with players, she even takes them grocery shopping and manages the menu in the clubhouse. We find out what it takes to keep up with player performance in the Major Leagues. Meet nutrition guru, Leron Sarig.
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Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. As one of our most popular episodes we wanted to share it again. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
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Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. As one of our most popular episodes we wanted to share it again. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
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Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility. This episode is one of our most popular and so we wanted to share it again.Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
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Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility. This episode is one of our most popular and so we wanted to share it again.Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
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Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. We are sharing this popular Gurus Episode again as the 2nd place Rays face the 1st place Yankees in a Memorial Dat Weekend four game set. Part two of a two part episode.
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Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. We are sharing this popular Gurus Episode again as the 2nd place Rays face the 1st place Yankees in a Memorial Dat Weekend four game set. Part one of a two part episode.
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In this Crowd Pleaser Edition we revisit Lindsay's conversation with the legendary Jimmie Johnson. As he prepares to run his first INDY 500 on May 29th at the historic Brickyard in Indianapolis, we wanted to share how Jimmie has made the transition from NASCAR. The racing veteran and 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, now drives the #48 Honda with Chip Ganassi Racing. Jimmie Johnson is a rookie to INDY and he talks with host Lindsay Berra about how it differs from NASCAR and what changes he has made to be ready for the speed of INDY. Away from the track, Jimmie focuses on his family and rigorous fitness regimen. He's competed in numerous half-marathons, triathlons and a half Ironman and he competed in the Boston Marathon in 2019, finishing with a time of 3:09:07. Listen now to find out why he works so hard and what drives his competitive edge.
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Eb Samuel is a certified trainer and Fitness Director for Men's Health Magazine. He's head of training innovation at FlexIt Fitness and he has over 330,000 followers on Instagram. Through his social media he shares training ideas, tips and workouts to empower people to be stronger, fitter and better prepared for life. When the zombie apocalypse arrives, Eb will be ready. Part two of a two part episode.
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Eb Samuel is a certified trainer and Fitness Director for Men's Health Magazine. He's head of training innovation at FlexIt Fitness and he has over 330,000 followers on Instagram. Through his social media he shares training ideas, tips and workouts to empower people to be stronger, fitter and better prepared for life. When the zombie apocalypse arrives, Eb will be ready. Part one of a two part episode.
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Rob Kearney is the self-proclaimed World's Strongest Gay, and former holder of the American record in the log press. He's the official 2020 Pound-For-Pound World's Strongest Man. In 2021 Rob overcame his battle with cancer and has made a full recovery. His children's book titled, Strong will be released on May 10th. And look for his signature rainbow mohawk as he competes in the 2022 World's Strongest Man competition on May 24th in Sacramento. Part two of a two part episode.
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Rob Kearney is the self-proclaimed World's Strongest Gay, and former holder of the American record in the log press. He's the official 2020 Pound-For-Pound World's Strongest Man. In 2021 Rob overcame his battle with cancer and has made a full recovery. His children's book titled, Strong will be released on May 10th. And look for his signature rainbow mohawk as he competes in the 2022 World's Strongest Man competition on May 24th in Sacramento. Part one of a two part episode.
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American middle distance runner, Emma Coburn specializes in the Steeplechase. At the 2017 World Championships in London, Emma won the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 9:02.58, breaking her own American record. Previously, she set an American record of 9:07.63 in the same event to win a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. And she's She is a nine-time (2011, 2012, 2014-2019, and 2021) US National Champion. Emma runs seven days a week but also finds time to be a foodie and author of a cookbook, The Runner's Kitchen. Part two of a two part episode.
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American middle distance runner, Emma Coburn specializes in the Steeplechase. At the 2017 World Championships in London, Emma won the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 9:02.58, breaking her own American record. Previously, she set an American record of 9:07.63 in the same event to win a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. And she's She is a nine-time (2011, 2012, 2014-2019, and 2021) US National Champion. Emma runs seven days a week but also finds time to be a foodie and author of a cookbook, The Runner's Kitchen. Part one of a two part episode.
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Heidi oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet where she has introduced a sports performance model. She has consulted with numerous Broadway Shows including Hamilton, and she continues to see individuals at The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery. Prior, Heidi worked with the The NY Knicks Basketball Team, NY Giants Football team, the NY Mets Baseball organization and has worked with the NHL, MLS, WNBA, Olympic competitors, professional cyclists, marathoners, and collegiate athletes.
Heidi's latest book The Whole Body Reset (Simon & Schuster) is co-authored w/ Steve Perrine. Heidi also authored Grill Yourself Skinny and is co-author of Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance: The right food, the right time, the right results and The Reverse Diet: Lose Weight By Eating Dinner for Breakfast and Breakfast for Dinner. Part two of a two part episode.
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Heidi oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet where she has introduced a sports performance model. She has consulted with numerous Broadway Shows including Hamilton, and she continues to see individuals at The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery. Heidi has also worked with the The NY Knicks Basketball Team, NY Giants Football team, the NY Mets Baseball organization and has worked with the NHL, MLS, WNBA, Olympic competitors, professional cyclists, marathoners, and collegiate athletes.
Heidi's latest book The Whole Body Reset (Simon & Schuster) is co-authored w/ Steve Perrine. Heidi also authored Grill Yourself Skinny and is co-author of Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance: The right food, the right time, the right results and The Reverse Diet: Lose Weight By Eating Dinner for Breakfast and Breakfast for Dinner. Part one of a two part episode.
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Canadian-American bobsledder, Kaillie Humphries was named to the U.S. bobsledding team for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022, two months after she became a naturalized United States citizen, and won gold in the monobob event. Making her the only woman in Olympic history to win 2 gold medals for different nations and the winningest female bobsledder in Olympic history. She talks about her journey to the bobsled, her rigorous training, and her experience at the Oscars Vanity Fair Party, plus her affinity for baking. Enjoy part two of a two part episode.
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Canadian-American bobsledder, Kaillie Humphries was named to the U.S. bobsledding team for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022, two months after she became a naturalized United States citizen, and won gold in the monobob event. Making her the only woman in Olympic history to win 2 gold medals for different nations and the winningest female bobsledder in Olympic history. She talks about her journey to the bobsled, her rigorous training, and her experience at the Oscars Vanity Fair Party, plus her affinity for baking. Enjoy part one of a two part episode.
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Former NBA great Charles Oakley played 19 seasons with the Bulls, Knicks, Raptors, Rockets, and Wizards. He talks about his current book, The Last Enforcer - his unfiltered tales of life in the NBA, relationships, family and he calls it a recipe to his life. At 58 he is still in game shape, and talks with host Lindsay Berra about his philosophy on food and exercise. Charles says "if you're not moving you're in quicksand."' This is part one of a two part episode.
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Former NBA great Charles Oakley played 19 seasons with the Bulls, Knicks, Raptors, Rockets, and Wizards. He talks about his current book, The Last Enforcer - his unfiltered tales of life in the NBA, relationships, family and he calls it a recipe to his life. At 58 he is still in game shape, and talks with host Lindsay Berra about his philosophy on food and exercise. Charles says "if you're not moving you're in quicksand."' This is part one of a two part episode.
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Gary Player is a South African born golfer considered to be one of the greatest players to ever swing a club. He is the only non-American to win the “Grand Slam of Golf” consisting of the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open and the PGA championship. On the eve of the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National, an event Gary won three times, we wanted to share this charming and inspiring episode again. Gary's career spans six decades and he has won more than 160 tournaments on six continents. With host Lindsay Berra he shares how a harsh upbringing in South Africa was a catalyst to becoming great, and he attributes much of his success on the course, and in life, to his dedication to physical fitness. He still plays golf almost everyday, he works out in the gym, and he has a lot to say about what and when he eats and how attitude impacts overall health. Come tee off with the legend.
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In this popular Crowd Pleaser Edition we reprise Lindsay Berra's conversation with electrifying UFC fighter, Miesha Tate. Miesha's next fight is set for UFC 276 during International Fight Week, July 2nd in Las Vegas. As we look forward to what is sure to be an epic fight, we look back on her career when she first reentered the Octagon after becoming a mom: This episode features mixed martial artist Miesha Tate. Former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, Miesha has returned to the Octagon. Winning her first fight after a five year retirement where she had two kids, she's making an impressive comeback. Host Lindsay Berra talks about how she got her body ready for the ring, and how she feels better, faster and stronger than ever. Miesha is not here to fight, she's here to win.
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In this episode of Food of the Gods, host Lindsay Berra sits down with Michael Lorenzen. This season Michael will be a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, his home town team. He is known as one of the fittest athletes in Major League Baseball. He cemented his place in the record books in 2019 when he became the first player since the great Babe Ruth to hit a home run, earn the win and play the outfield in the same game. A gluten-free, dairy-free, workout junkie, Michael shares his philosophy on training, nutrition and how he maintains peak performance across multiple positions. We are so glad baseball is back. Listen now!
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Alex Palou drives the No.10 NTT DATA Honda in the INDYCAR series for Chip Ganassi Racing. He's the first Spaniard to win the INDYCAR Series title. In his first race as defending champ in the 2022 season he finished 2nd at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. As INDYCAR gets into full swing we wanted to share the episode again as Lindsay Berra talked with Alex about how he eats and trains to literally fuel performance. He shared how a driver’s weight has a dramatic impact on the way the team balances the car, his long tradition of celebrating with fried chicken after a win, and how CrossFit is helping him to drive at his best. Everyone wants to catch up again with Alex Palou.
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Now a free agent, fullback Mike Burton played with the Kansas City Chiefs and helped them win the AFC Championship. Post high school Mike added 50 pounds of lean muscle to follow his college and pro football ambitions. He's played with five different NFL teams over seven years. Now at age 30, Mike talks with host Lindsay Berra about what it takes to maintain his playing shape, and how he remains a powerful asset on the gridiron for the long run. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
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Now a free agent, fullback Mike Burton played with the Kansas City Chiefs and helped them win the AFC Championship. Post high school Mike added 50 pounds of lean muscle to follow his college and pro football ambitions. He's played with five different NFL teams over seven years. Now at age 30, Mike talks with host Lindsay Berra about what it takes to maintain his playing shape, and how he remains a powerful asset on the gridiron for the long run. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
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In this two-part episode, we talk with Dr. Bob Rotella, a pioneering sports psychologist in the game of golf, whose clients, including Nick Price, Davis Love III, Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy, have won over 75 Majors since 1984. Dr. Rotella has written many books, including How Champions Think, The Unstoppable Golfer, and Golf is Not a Game of Perfect. He has also worked with LeBron James, the Hendricks Motorsports Team, and other athletes from the NBA, NFL, NCAA and Major League baseball, in addition to business leaders, sales executives and other professionals. Dr. Rotella’s philosophy of establishing a routine and detaching from outcome to stay rooted in the present is beneficial for athletes, coaches, executives and basically anyone who wants to improve their performance by mastering their mind.
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In this two-part episode, we talk with Dr. Bob Rotella, a pioneering sports psychologist in the game of golf, whose clients, including Nick Price, Davis Love III, Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy, have won over 75 Majors since 1984. Dr. Rotella has written many books, including How Champions Think, The Unstoppable Golfer, and Golf is Not a Game of Perfect. He has also worked with LeBron James, the Hendricks Motorsports Team, and other athletes from the NBA, NFL, NCAA and Major League baseball, in addition to business leaders, sales executives and other professionals. Dr. Rotella’s philosophy of establishing a routine and detaching from outcome to stay rooted in the present is beneficial for athletes, coaches, executives and basically anyone who wants to improve their performance by mastering their mind.
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Rachel Balkovec is the new manager for the New York Yankees minor league team, the Tampa Tarpons. She's the first female to manage in affiliated baseball. The game has come a long way since she started her career as a strength and conditioning coach and hitting coach. She shares how she navigated her way into the predominantly male world of professional baseball, how she won the respect of the players and coaches, and how she feels being a pioneer in the game she loves. Part two of a two part episode.
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Rachel Balkovec is the new manager for the New York Yankees minor league team, the Tampa Tarpons. She's the first female to manage in affiliated baseball. The game has come a long way since she started her career as a strength and conditioning coach and hitting coach. She shares how she navigated her way into the predominantly male world of professional baseball, how she won the respect of the players and coaches, and how she feels being a pioneer in the game she loves. Part one of a two part episode.
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Doug Chadwick played football at West Point. He served two combat tours in Iraq and is a 24-year Army veteran. During his service he earned two masters degrees and a PHD. Doug was also Director of the West Point Center for Enhanced Performance, created to improve mental skills and soldier performance in combat. He uses that experience now as Director of Mental Skills Development for the Colorado Rockies. His job is to empower players to perform at their best under pressure. He and Lindsay Berra talk about what lessons that might transfer from the military to sports. This is part one of a fascinating two part series.
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Doug Chadwick played football at West Point. He served two combat tours in Iraq and is a 24-year Army veteran. During his service he earned two masters degrees and a PHD. Doug was also Director of the West Point Center for Enhanced Performance, created to improve mental skills and soldier performance in combat. He uses that experience now as Director of Mental Skills Development for the Colorado Rockies. His job is to empower players to perform at their best under pressure. He and Lindsay Berra talk about what lessons that might transfer from the military to sports. This is part one of a fascinating two part series.
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In 2018 Akwasi Frimpong became first black male Olympian to compete in skeleton, and the second athlete ever to represent Ghana in the Olympic winter games. He was the junior national champion sprinter in the Netherlands and a scholarship college athlete in the US as a sprinter. Evolving his explosive talent and speed he joined the Olympic bobsled team again with the Netherlands, but just missed the 2014 games. Now at age 35 Akwasi was poised to compete in Beijing, but the pandemic got in his way. His story is one of the complexity of navigating the global community in pursuit of a better life, education, and a dream. From Ghana to the Netherlands and on to the US, he overcame many barriers and never gave up. You'll be inspired by Akwasi Frimpong. Part two of a two part episode.
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In 2018 Akwasi Frimpong became first black male Olympian to compete in skeleton, and the second athlete ever to represent Ghana in the Olympic winter games. He was the junior national champion sprinter in the Netherlands and a scholarship college athlete in the US as a sprinter. Evolving his explosive talent and speed he joined the Olympic bobsled team again with the Netherlands, but just missed the 2014 games. Now at age 35 Akwasi was poised to compete in Beijing, but the pandemic got in his way. His story is one of the complexity of navigating the global community in pursuit of a better life, education, and a dream. From Ghana to the Netherlands and on to the US, he overcame many barriers and never gave up. You'll be inspired by Akwasi Frimpong. Part one of a two part episode.
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On this Food of the Gods episode WTA professional tennis player, Danielle Collins shares her story with host Lindsay Berra. Lindsay first spoke to Danielle when she was fresh from her first tournament win in Palermo Italy. As one of our favorites we are revisiting Danielle's episode as she enters the semi-finals in the Australian Open. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, she is focused on strength training and diet to mitigate the issues associated with the disease. Through dedication to her goals Danielle overcomes and delivers power hitting, speed and agility in her journey to the top of the game.
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Join host Lindsay Berra for a deep conversation with Brisa Hennessy. She's a pro surfer competing in the World Surf League and represented Costa Rica in the Tokyo games as surfing made its Olympic debut. She's a plant based chef, world traveler, and great competitor who says the ocean makes her feel small, but also loved. We first aired this episode in July of 2021 and it's one of our favorites. We are excited to share it again as Brisa kicks off the season on the World Surf League's Championship tour. She's competing in the Billabong Pro Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu beginning January 29th. Let's go Brisa!
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Racing veteran and 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, now drives the #48 Honda with Chip Ganassi Racing. Jimmie Johnson is a rookie to INDY and he talks with host Lindsay Berra about how it differs from NASCAR and what changes he has made to be ready for the speed of INDY. Away from the track, Jimmie focuses on his family and rigorous fitness regimen. He's competed in numerous half-marathons, triathlons and a half Ironman and he competed in the Boston Marathon in 2019, finishing with a time of 3:09:07. Listen now to find out why he works so hard and what drives his competitive edge. Part two of a two part series.
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Racing veteran and 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, now drives the #48 Honda with Chip Ganassi Racing. Jimmie Johnson is a rookie to INDY and he talks with host Lindsay Berra about how it differs from NASCAR and what changes he has made to be ready for the speed of INDY. Away from the track, Jimmie focuses on his family and rigorous fitness regimen. He's competed in numerous half-marathons, triathlons and a half Ironman and he competed in the Boston Marathon in 2019, finishing with a time of 3:09:07. Listen now to find out why he works so hard and what drives his competitive edge. Part one of a two part series.
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Mike Watts is the Director of Global Performance at Under Armour. His job is to help athletes from all sports to optimize their performance, recovery, and improve the efficiency of their training and nutrition. Mike expertise includes movement patters, sleep and especially breathing. We discover that a vast majority of elite athletes, and regular folks alike, breath disfunctionally and we all can learn to use oxygen more efficiently to increase performance and improve the quality of our everyday lives. Take a deep breath and enjoy Lindsay Berra's conversation with Guru, Mike Watts. Part two of a two part series.
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Mike Watts is the Director of Global Performance at Under Armour. His job is to help athletes from all sports to optimize their performance, recovery, and improve the efficiency of their training and nutrition. Mike expertise includes movement patters, sleep and especially breathing. We discover that a vast majority of elite athletes, and regular folks alike, breath disfunctionally and we all can learn to use oxygen more efficiently to increase performance and improve the quality of our everyday lives. Take a deep breath and enjoy Lindsay Berra's conversation with Guru, Mike Watts. Part one of a two part series.
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Join Lindsay Berra as she connects with Nate Shaw, strength and conditioning coach for MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to performance, he is focused on longevity through the grueling 162 game major league baseball season. For 17 years Nate has worked with the team to ensure they are the fastest, strongest, and most efficient athletes they can be. He says he now sees the world through injury prevention sunglasses. He wants to keep balance in his athletes as they live and work in the transverse plain. Strength and speed are great, but being bullet proof is his goal. This is part two of a two part series.
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Join Lindsay Berra as she connects with Nate Shaw, Strength and Conditioning Coach for MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to performance, he is focused on longevity through the grueling 162 game major league baseball season. For 17 years Nate has worked with the team to ensure they are the fastest, strongest, and most efficient athletes they can be. He says he now sees the world through injury prevention sunglasses. He wants to keep balance in his athletes as they live and work in the transverse plain. Strength and speed are great, but being bullet proof is his goal. This is part one of a two part series.
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Kendall Coyne Schofield is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. With the national team, she has won six gold medals at the IIHF World Women's Championships and the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Now Kendall has her eyes set on the Beijing games. Known for her speed and her power, she's the author of the upcoming book, As Fast as Her. She's also co-owner of the Chicago Red Stars women's professional soccer team. This is part two of a two part episode.
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Kendall Coyne Schofield is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. With the national team, she has won six gold medals at the IIHF World Women's Championships and the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Now Kendall has her eyes set on the Beijing games. Known for her speed and her power, she's the author of the upcoming book, As Fast as Her. She's also co-owner of the Chicago Red Stars women's professional soccer team. This is part one of a two part episode.
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Anthony Zamora plays the dual role of Director of Performance Nutrition and Executive Chef. He helps the Utah Jazz stay at peak performance over their 82 game season. Host Lindsay Berra catches Anthony on game day and talks menu, eating on the road, eating at home, and the overall power of food related to athletic performance. In the season there is no down time as players prepare for the game, recovery, travel, and repeat. These are big men in intense competition and Anthony's job is to find the rhythm for 17 individuals who gotta eat right. Part two of a two part episode.
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Anthony Zamora plays the dual role of Director of Performance Nutrition and Executive Chef. He helps the Utah Jazz stay at peak performance over their 82 game season. Host Lindsay Berra catches Anthony on game day and talks menu, eating on the road, eating at home, and the overall power of food related to athletic performance. In the season there is no down time as players prepare for the game, recovery, travel, and repeat. These are big men in intense competition and Anthony's job is to find the rhythm for 17 individuals who gotta eat right. Part one of a two part episode.
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Alpine ski racer Steven Nyman has been on the US Ski Team since 2004. He credits his training, nutrition and learning to recover from injuries for his longevity in this high-speed downhill game. At 6'4'' and 220lbs Steven is built to glide. He grew up in Sundance, Utah and was skiing at age two and racing at age eight (while mowing Robert Redford's lawn in the summer), not far from his home and where his dad was the ski school chief. A four time Olympian, Steven is gunning for the games in Beijing. Lindsay catches up with him in Banff, Canada for the first World Cup of the season. They talk about Steven's childhood, how his dad brought he and his brothers into racing, and how he decided to face his fear at 60+ mph and conquer Kitzbühel, the super bowl of ski racing. Part two of a two part episode.
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Alpine ski racer Steven Nyman has been on the US Ski Team since 2004. He credits his training, nutrition and learning to recover from injuries for his longevity in this high-speed downhill game. At 6'4'' and 220lbs Steven is built to glide. He grew up in Sundance, Utah and was skiing at age two and racing at age eight (while mowing Robert Redford's lawn in the summer), not far from his home and where his dad was the ski school chief. A four time Olympian, Steven is gunning for the games in Beijing. Lindsay catches up with him in Banff, Canada for the first World Cup of the season. They talk about Steven's childhood, how his dad brought he and his brothers into racing, and how he decided to face his fear at 60+ mph and conquer Kitzbühel, the super bowl of ski racing. Part one of a two part episode.
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Chris Hogan is a jack of all trades and master of two. He played 10 seasons as an NFL wide receiver and appeared in three consecutive Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning in 2016 and 2018. In a unique twist, his career began as a standout lacrosse player, a midfielder for three seasons at Penn State when he decided to try football and transferred to play a year at Monmouth University. He then joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent. After football he joined the Cannons pro lacrosse club. Now, at 34, Chris has retired to master his next challenge... golf. He sits down to chat with Lindsay Berra about his career, finding focus on family, and his new baby, born just hours after this interview. Part two of a two part episode.
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Chris Hogan is a jack of all trades and master of two. He played 10 seasons as an NFL wide receiver and appeared in three consecutive Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning in 2016 and 2018. In a unique twist, his career began as a standout lacrosse player, a midfielder for three seasons at Penn State when he decided to try football and transferred to play a year at Monmouth University. He then joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent. After football he joined the Cannons pro lacrosse club. Now, at 34, Chris has retired to master his next challenge... golf. He sits down to chat with Lindsay Berra about his career, finding focus on family, and his new baby, born just hours after this interview. Part one of a two part episode.
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Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
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Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
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Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. Part two of a two part episode.
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Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. Part one of a two part episode.
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Head strength coach for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers Ben Kenyon makes players faster, stronger and more effective. He's an author and runner, planning to take on the Philadelphia Marathon. A former college player he fell in love with the weight room early in life and realized how strength and conditioning made all the difference in his performance. Right out of college he started running with it, and has never looked back. Join Lindsay Berra for an uplifting conversation with Ben Kenyon.
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Gwen Jorgensen won gold in Rio and became the first American ever to medal in triathlon. It's is a grueling event including swim, bike and run segments. In that win Gwen excelled in the run, taking the best time in the 10K. In 2017 she announced she was turning her attention to a bold new goal: Win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon. Her announcement came just months after giving birth to her son, Stanley. Lindsay Berra catches up with Gwen at her home and training grounds in Boulder CO, where she runs and trains with her husband, former pro cyclist Patrick Lemieux.
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Lindsay Berra catches up to Clint Wattenberg at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art nutrition and training facility available to all UFC fighters. Here they have chefs on staff to feed athletes during Fight Week Camp, sports science diagnostics, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, recovery, performance psychology and other resources to support athletes holistically, and completely free. They discuss the combat athlete's lifestyle, and what strikes fear into the heart of an MMA fighter is the demand of acute weight cutting to make weight for a fight. Learn the strategy and tactics Clint employs to safely and effectively cut weight for these elite competitors. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
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Lindsay Berra catches up to Clint Wattenberg at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art nutrition and training facility available to all UFC fighters. Here they have chefs on staff to feed athletes during Fight Week Camp, sports science diagnostics, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, recovery, performance psychology and other resources to support athletes holistically, and completely free. They discuss the combat athlete's lifestyle, and what strikes fear into the heart of an MMA fighter is the demand of acute weight cutting to make weight for a fight. Learn the strategy and tactics Clint employs to safely and effectively cut weight for these elite competitors. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
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Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
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Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility.
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Gary Player is a South African born golfer considered to be one of the greatest players to ever swing a club. He is the only non-American to win the “Grand Slam of Golf” consisting of the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open and the PGA championship. Gary's career spans six decades and he has won more than 160 tournaments on six continents. With host Lindsay Berra he shares how a harsh upbringing in South Africa was a catalyst to becoming great, and he attributes much of his success on the course, and in life, to his dedication to physical fitness. He still plays golf almost everyday, he works out in the gym, and he has a lot to say about what and when he eats and how attitude impacts overall health. Come tee off with the legend.
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Dr. Meeta Singh is a Physician and psychiatrist, who specializes in the science of sleep. She works with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WTA, Soccer Teams, Olympic teams, as well as executives and others who must operate at consistent peak performance. Sleep plays a major part in the overall performance metric of pro athletes, especially considering travel management, sleep deprivation and jet lag related to maximizing athletic performance. She has a World Series ring with the Washington Nationals, she’s an avid tennis player and a fan of cricket. Lindsay Berra talks with Dr. Singh about the importance of sleep, how to get the sleep we need, and what to do when circumstances work against a rest regime. Night owl or morning person, sleep is all about timing, our biological circadian clock, light and dark, and how external factors can disrupt our natural sleep rhythm. Dr. Meeta Singh - Part 2.
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Dr. Meeta Singh is a Physician and psychiatrist, who specializes in the science of sleep. She works with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WTA, Soccer Teams, Olympic teams, as well as executives and others who must operate at consistent peak performance. Sleep plays a major part in the overall performance metric of pro athletes, especially considering travel management, sleep deprivation and jet lag related to maximizing athletic performance. She has a World Series ring with the Washington Nationals, she’s an avid tennis player and a fan of cricket. Lindsay Berra talks with Dr. Singh about the importance of sleep, how to get the sleep we need, and what to do when circumstances work against a rest regime. Night owl or morning person, sleep is all about timing, our biological circadian clock, light and dark, and how external factors can disrupt our natural sleep rhythm. Dr. Meeta Singh Part 1.
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Ian Happ is a great utility player for the Chicago Cubs. He plays all 3 outfields plus 2nd and 3rd base. And for some time this year he was the hottest hitter in baseball. He's a switch-hitter, avid golfer, podcaster and a self-proclaimed coffee nerd. In fact, he's instrumental in the development of Quarantine Coffee for Covid relief. His efforts benefit organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Save the Children. Ian Happ is making a difference, for his team, Cubs fans and for the community.
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Kelsee Gomes is the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she helps nearly 1000 athletes fuel their performance. As a UNC alumni and former player, host Lindsay Berra was excited to learn how far the program has come since her time there, and what it takes to keep major D-1 teams with athletes of all shapes and sizes properly fed. Let's go back to school with Kelsee Gomes.
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Hockey is a unique sport when it comes to strength, conditioning and just as important, quickness. Jim McCrossin has been the athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach for the Philadelphia Flyers for more than two decades, and he knows a little something about it. In this Gurus Edition host Lindsay Berra talks with Jim about his tenure on the ice, his recent move to an alkaline diet, and how he builds stronger, faster and more durable athletes. Meet hockey Guru, Jim McCrossin.
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In this guru addition host Lindsay Berra talks with Mike Boyle about his practical approach to strength coaching and fitness lifestyle. Author of New Advances in Functional Training, Mike is the founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning and he has strong opinions about the right way to do things. Previously he served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University with a focus on Hockey. He also served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Bruins of the NHL and for the 1998 US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, Gold Medalists in Nagano. One of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Performance Enhancement and general fitness he talks about what it takes to be healthy in today's world where the odds are clearly stacked against us.
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In these Gurus editions of Food of the Gods we speak to experts on strength, conditioning, recovery science, nutrition and other performance specialists who help keep athletes in peak condition. In this episode Lindsay Berra connects with Leron Sarig, whose job it is to assess and manage the dietary needs of each Giants player. She travels with the team, consults with players, she even takes them grocery shopping and manages the menu in the clubhouse. We find out what it takes to keep up with player performance in the Major Leagues. Meet nutrition guru, Leron Sarig.
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Billy Horschel is a professional golfer out of the University of Florida, where he was a three time first team All-American. He turned pro in 2009 and is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and was the 2014 FedEx Cup champion. He has six Masters appearances and he gives credit to his personal fitness, strength and flexibility for unlocking his potential to compete at the highest level. A family guy, restauranteur and avid snowboarder, Billy continues to drive for success. Let's tee off with Billy Horschel.
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On this Food of the Gods episode WTA professional tennis player, Danielle Collins shares her story with host Lindsay Berra. Fresh from her first tournament win in Palermo Italy, Danielle is setting the tone for her performance at the US Open. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, she is focused on strength training and diet to mitigate the issues associated with the disease. Through dedication to her goals Danielle overcomes and delivers power hitting, speed and agility in her journey to the top of the game.
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This episode features mixed martial artist Miesha Tate. Former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, Miesha has returned to the Octagon. Winning her first fight after a five year retirement where she had two kids, she's making an impressive comeback. Host Lindsay Berra talks about how she got her body ready for the ring, and how she feels better, faster and stronger than ever. Miesha is not here to fight, she's here to win.
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Catching up with 6'8" NBA forward Patrick Paterson after a trip to the Western Conference Finals, host Lindsay Berra finds out what it takes to be a veteran of eleven seasons. He shares how discovering a food allergy changed everything, and he offers up some solid advice about getting lean, becoming more efficient, and focusing on what matters, including his baby girl. As usual, Patrick Patterson contributes some quality minutes in LA.
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Alex Palou drives the No.10 NTT DATA Honda in the INDYCAR series for Chip Ganassi Racing for his second season. Born in Spain, the 24 year-old phenom has won a Super Formula Championship race in 2019 and competed at the All-Japan Formula 3 championship in 2017, and now he leads the INDYCAR series in points. Lindsay Berra talks with Alex about how he eats and trains to literally fuel performance. He shares how a driver’s weight has a dramatic impact on the way the team balances the car, his long tradition of celebrating with fried chicken after a win, and how CrossFit is helping him to drive at his best. Everyone wants to catch up with Alex Palou.
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One month after winning the CrossFit Games in 2008 and being tagged the fittest man on earth, Jason Khalipa opened CrossFit Santa Clara. Since then he has gone on to open 20 additional locations. He founded NCFIT, pioneered widespread corporate wellness programs, reinvented fitness in the hospitality sector, and changed the way athletes, CEOs, and weekend warriors alike think about fitness. Passionate about it is an under statement. Meet Jason Khalipa!
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Join host Lindsay Berra for a deep conversation with Brisa Hennessy. She's a pro surfer competing in the World Surf League and is representing Costa Rica in the Tokyo games as surfing makes it's Olympic debut. She's a plant based chef, world traveler, and great competitor who says the ocean makes her feel small, but also loved. In this episode Brisa gets to the heart of what's important to her as an athlete and as a person. Dive in to pro surfing!
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In this episode host Lindsay Berra connects with veteran NHL defenseman Michael Del Zotto. A Stanley Cup winner in 2019 he now plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Del Zotto is known as one of the fittest players in the league and he shares his approach to diet, training and admits to just how much he hates cardio.
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Aric Almirola drives the #10 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Today's drivers train for endurance as they push the turns at more than 200mph and up to 5Gs. These athletes will burn off pounds in extreme heat as they cover 500 miles to the finish. No drinks, no snacks, and no bathroom breaks. It's some five-wide power driving with life and limb hanging in the balance. Host Lindsay Berra explores the love of speed with Aric Almirola.
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Meet team Bozeman. Bradley, a former Bama center and current Baltimore Ravens center and his Bama basketball phenom wife Nikki. They are the real deal. Bradley helped the Ravens set an NFL record for single season rushing yards and produced the NFL’s number one scoring offense in 2019. He blocked for the NFL MVP, QB Lamar Jackson and well, he ate a lot of steaks. A. Lot. Lindsay Berra chats with the two of them about what it takes, what they give back, and what makes this dynamic duo tick.
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Lindsay Berra is joined by Team USA Heptathlete, Chari Hawkins. She has her sights set on the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Her event consists of the 100-metre hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200-metre run on the first day; and the running long (broad) jump, javelin throw, and 800-metre run on the second day. It's a grueling event that requires focused training, nutrition and mental toughness. And she shares how postponing the games has effected her preparation. Watch out world - this is Chari Hawkins.
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In this episode of Food of the Gods, host Lindsay Berra sits down with Michael Lorenzen. Michael is both a pitcher and outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, and is known as one of the fittest athletes in Major League Baseball. He cemented his place in the record books in 2019 when he became the first player since the great Babe Ruth to hit a home run, earn the win and play the outfield in the same game. A gluten-free, dairy-free, workout junkie, Michael shares his philosophy on training, nutrition and how he maintains peak performance across multiple positions. Listen now!
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Food of the Gods Trailer - Join host Lindsay Berra for an entertaining, informative podcast featuring elite athletes from major sports. Follow us as we find out what it takes to be great.
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