The Shozda Show: Recent Episodes

Alex Shozda

Conversations with high performers and the stories that make them great.

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Wes Preston is an action/adventure athlete and content creator known for his fun and engaging short form videos (600k TikTok | 650k YouTube). If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Wes's Instagram (10K): https://www.instagram.com/wes_pres

Wes's TikTok (600k): https://www.tiktok.com/@wes_pres

Wes's YouTube (650k): https://www.youtube.com/@WesPres

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.com

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

1:30 - Starting Parkour and Free-Running

3:32 - Style

8:40 - Tramp Wall

18:06 - Trusting Your Abilities

23:43 - Alex and Swimming

29:17 - Social Media Attention

31:59 - Creating Content

35:36 - Starting Video Creation

39:54 - Viral Videos

47:20 - Advise: Starting Social Media

49:28 - Good Content

55:26 - Competitive Parkour

1:01:12 - World Chase Tag

1:07:50 - More Action Sports

1:12:57 - Travel

1:19:28 - Health Care

1:23:24 - Battling Consistency

1:28:51 - Goals

1:39:09 - Embracing Communities

1:50:19 - Podcast Goals

1:53:38 - The End

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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Nick Pippert is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who practices what he preaches with a lifestyle modeled around staying healthy. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Nick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickolaspippert

Nick's Email: nickolaspippert@gmail.com

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.com

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

1:29 - Why Physical Therapy?

4:26 - Everyone Should Visit a DPT

5:53 - Take Away From Physical Therapy

6:46 - Pain Science

9:30 - Diagnosing Ailments

14:13 - Regional Differences in Patient Populations

15:41 - High Stress Careers/Patients

17:23 - Lifestyle Patterns Associated With Stress

21:17 - Common Deficits People Have

22:19 - Can Technology Replace PTs?

23:12 - Preventative Training

27:23 - Multi-Sport Athlete vs. Specialist

29:33 - Nick's Training Approach

34:30 - Marathon Training

37:53 - Recovery Techniques

38:31 - Cold Showers / Cold Exposure

44:52 - Heat Exposure / Sauna

48:01 - Muscle Memory and Motor Learning

55:44 - Carnivore Diet Trial

1:02:17 - Wholesome Paleo/Mediterranean Diet

1:06:12 - Caffeine

1:08:47 - Supplements

1:12:18 - Mindfulness

1:15:55 - Nick's Health Business

1:18:58 - Advise for Young Athletes

1:21:03 - The End

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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James Fike is a competitive swimmer who is racing faster at age 41 than during his college career at UT - Austin. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Fike Swim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fikeswim/

Fike Swim Products: https://www.fikeswim.com/

Fike Swim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FikeSwim/

James on Swim Swam: https://swimswam.com/tag/james-fike/

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.com

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

1:47 - If College Swimmers "Swam Different"

6:31 -Training Cycles

9:43 - Training Intensity & Volume

12:39 - Never Train Bad Technique

15:53 - Swimming Fast Consistently

18:21 - Swimming With Purpose

21:13 - Problem With Traditional Training

26:28 - Swim Different

29:29 - Race Specific Training

33:42 - James's Potential

34:44 - Athleticism in Swimming

37:52 - Olympic Trials & Long Course

40:42 -Training to Finish Races Strong

44:04 - Strength Programming

53:32 - Feedback as Self-Trained

1:02:03 - Listening to Your Body

1:04:48 - Self Motivation & Competition

1:15:07 - Total Commitment

1:23:29 - What Can You Do Better?

1:35:19 - Experimenting & Having Fun

1:41:46 - Getting Recognized

1:46:16 - Advise

1:53:30 - Training for Long Course in Short Pool

1:59:41 - The End

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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Courtney Bartolomei is a 500 hour registered Yoga instructor with over a decade of teaching experience. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Courtney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/court_bartolomei/

Courtney's Website: https://www.courtneybartolomei.com/

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.com

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Preview

0:30 - Introduction

2:02 - Marathon

7:54 - Track and Gymnastics Background

12:53 - Training Post Surgery

24:34 - Adapting Yoga Practice

28:41 - Finding Yoga

36:38 - Who is Yoga For?

38:45 - Intimidated to Start Yoga

43:08 - What Makes a Good Instructor?

47:21 - What Makes a Good Student?

49:33 - One Thing Your Students Learn From You

52:20 - Western Yoga Culture

56:04 - Breathing

59:57 - Yoga for Healing?

1:04:25 - Sound Healing

1:09:43 - Plant Based Organic Diet

1:17:42 -Education: Food & Medicine

1:25:42 - Advise for Yogis

1:28:39 -Bringing Diversity to Yoga.

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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Brendan Rams is a Rugby Athlete and a High-Performance Coach from South Africa with 12 of experience playing professional level. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Brendan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanrams/

Brendan's Dallas Jackals Page: https://www.dallasjackals.com/our-team/brendan-rams/

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.com

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

1:45 - Energy

3:19 - Spreading Energy

4:10 - Protecting Spreading Energy

6:03 - Rugby Start in South Africa

7:17 - Apartheid

9:22 - St. Albans College Brotherhood

13:20 - St. Albans College Rugby

15:14 - Getting Serious in Rugby

17:19 - International Feeder System

19:51 - Building Team Chemistry

23:33 - International vs. US Rugby

29:00 - Coming to USA

36:22 - Dealing with Chaos: Knee Injuries

39:12 - Preparing Athletes for Chaos

41:50 - Dallas Jackals MLR

43:53 - Business Ambitions

49:08 - Life Outside Rugby

51:14 - Studying Successful Human Beings

54:11 - Love Life

59:09 - No Participation Awards

1:02:32 - Be Yourself

1:03:26 - Summary/End

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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Ashley has played water polo for the Argentine National Team and, formerly, Princeton University where she won three Eastern Championship titles. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_guapacha

Ashley's Princeton Page: https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-water-polo/roster/ashley-hatcher/5766

PODCAST INFO:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

1:31 - Upcoming Tournament

2:39 - Water Polo Start

4:23 - High School and Club

7:50 - Committing to Polo

10:08 - Princeton

11:58 - Recruiting

14:14 - Water Polo 101

15:30 - Physicality

19:02 - Co-Ed Playing/Training

21:46 - Experience at Princeton

27:55 - Managing Loss

29:03 - Argentina at World Championships

30:45 - International Competition

33:10 - Growing National Team

37:22 - 2022 FINA World Championships

42:08 - Learning at High Level

43:01 - Future Expectations

46:35 - Balancing Pro Polo, Career, Family

53:11 - How Has The Sport Changed?

54:39 - Water Polo Culture

58:28 - Advise for Young Athletes

1:00:29 - Summary/End

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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Steve Colins is one the greatest College swimming & Diving Coaches of the past 100 years. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

In 37 years as Head Coach of the SMU Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Steve has led his mustangs to 17 conference championships, 15 NCAA top-10 finishes, and over 240 all-America honors. He has also coached 32 athletes to compete in nine difference Olympic Games.

EPISODE LINKS:

Steve's SMU Page: https://smumustangs.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving/roster/coaches/steve-collins/403#:~:text=Steve%20Collins%20enters%20his%2037th,NCAA%20Championships%20on%2034%20occasions.

PODCAST INFO:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

1:29 - Latest Meet against Texas A&M

3:34 - #1 Lesson for His Athletes

6:41 - Start to Coaching

11:27 - Start at SMU

16:11 - Competition Memories

20:12 - Training Philosophy

22:11 - Sprint vs. Distance Groups

24:17 - Building Confidence

27:08 - Training Balance

32:23 - Recruiting Balance

37:14 - International Athletes

42:03 - Olympic Coaching

50:13 - Avoid Burnout

55:13 - Balance Coaching and Personal Life

58:06 - Future of Career

1:00:57 - Coaching Career Advise

1:05:15 - End Summary

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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Ryan Berube is a 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA swimmer of the year, and Texas Hall of Fame swimmer. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Ryan Texas Hall of Fame: https://www.tsdhof.org/ryan-berube

Video of Ryan's Olympic Race: https://youtu.be/OMlyXYbYTro

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.com

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Playlist: Coming soon

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

2:31 - 100 Free time today

3:43 - Student of the sport

15:01 - Managing loss

19:18 - "Soft" tools

22:20 - College Recruiting

27:25 - Diverse teammates

29:11 - College fun and sport

32:59 - So. And Jr. year

35:46 -Setting Olympic goals

37:56 - Rough start 1996

42:06 - Olympic Trials

45:21 - NCAAs

53:16 - Training for Olympics

1:02:04 - Olympic prelims

1:18:29 - Gold medal relay

1:35:12 - Celebration

1:51:41 - Olympian platform

1:57:43 - Ryan's son

2:05:49 - Advise

2:19:44 - The end

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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Martina Moravcova is one of 14 swimmers to have ever competed in five separate Olympic games. She has represented her home country of Slovakia in 1992, 96, 2000, 2004, and 2008. She is one of the most decorated female swimmers of all time having won two Olympic Silver Medals, three World Cup Series titles, and having held the former record of 105 gold medals in the FINA World Cup Series.

In this conversation Martina and I talk about how she developed as an athlete over her career. Through her stories, she shares what makes an elite athlete, what makes a successful person, and how she teaches those principles to her two children who are both athletes of ages 9 and 12 years old. I am privileged to call Martina a coach, a training partner, and a friend. I hope all of you who are listening, enjoy the conversation, and have something to take away from it.

If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Martina's Website: http://www.martinamoravcova.com/english/en_home.html

Martina's Wiki Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martina_Moravcov%C3%A1

PODCAST INFO:

Apple Podcasts: (Coming soon) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Spotify: (Coming soon) https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips playlist:

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

1:29 - Growth over 5 Olympics

3:55 - Motivation for 20 year career

6:16 - Making a living as a pro

9:33 - Intro to swimming

14:18 - Training journals

18:53 - Communist Czechoslovakia

20:55 - Moving to USA

22:50 - Stages of progression

26:00 - College swimming at SMU

37:38 - What makes a good training partner

42:45 - Parenting an athlete

47:17 - Retiring from swimming

52:38 - Advise for young athletes

SOCIAL:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashozda/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashozda/

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

  • Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda