Inside The Labyrinth

In season 3 of episode 4 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having  John Meadows on our show. All we can say is wow. This episode was one of our favorites. If you want to hear a come back story of someone defeating death twice, this is for you. John recently had a heart attack on May 11, 2020. ==========================================================================================================================================  If you want to hear a story of someone never giving up on his dreams since 13 years old, this is for you. John also grew up with no mother or father and was raised by his grandmother. John opens up about his mom being addicted to drugs and alcohol and we commend you for that. John is more than a pro bodybuilder and a business man. John is an inspirational, intelligent and caring individual that went through the labyrinth with swords swinging. This episode is a must listen to if you are a bodybuilder, grew up with addiction in your house, an entrepreneur,  a father, or anyone having trouble in their life! ========================================================================================================================================== "John Meadows is an American professional bodybuilder and entrepreneur with an intriguing story. While John now boasts a successful career as an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and fitness company owner, his journey towards the top was extremely difficult.

Growing up, John never met his father, and his mother died at an extremely young age. This meant John only had his grandmother to take care of him. When his grandmother tragically passed away in 1999, John was left alone without his family to support him.

As the years went by, John continued to face new adversities in his life. During his early days in bodybuilding, John suffered from a rare colon disease. After fighting the disease for several months, his colon burst – almost resulting in his death. Luckily, John was quickly rushed to an emergency room where his life was saved. After several months of recovery, John was finally back on his feet.

Coming back into bodybuilding, John used the very obstacles that almost cost him his life as ‘fuel’ to grow stronger. Ever since he recovered from the colon surgery, John has gone on to become a successful bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and inspiration for many people all over the world."

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In season 3 of episode 3 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having  NYPD Officer Jess on our show. Jess opens up about how she was an introvert in High School  and the journey she took to where she is today. Not only is Jess an Officer but Jess has been riding horses her whole life and is part of the NYPD Mounted unit. Jess also competes in the NPC  which are Bikini show competitions. Jess is the perfect example of someone who takes care of herself physically, mentally and spiritually. Jess  is a prepared role model for the NYPD. We say prepared because she prepares her food, knows what work outs shes doing for her training (In season and off season) has goals, and accomplishes them! If you are a first responder and thinking how can someone balance all of this out? Well this is for you. If you are thinking about being a Cop and especially with the NYPD this is for you! We want to thank Jess for coming on our show and being so brave and courageous with her story and her will to help others! 

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In season 3 of episode 2 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having on NYPD Detective and 2x IFBB Pro Champion Vaughan on our show. Vaughan is a veteran Detective with 19 years of service with the NYPD. Vaughan laid out his career from start to finish with a picture perfect image. Vaughan is one of those guys you want on your team not only because of his experience and hard work but his honesty and compassion. Vaughan talks about his early patrol days, to his SNU and anti crime days to where he is a detective now. Vaughans road was not paved perfect and he talks about the struggles he had to go through to get where he is today. The thing about Vaughan is he did not let a set back control his destiny, he controlled his own destiny and is a perfect example of being the best you can be no matter what life throws at you. Vaughan also talks about how he earned his bodybuilding pro card while being an officer and how he also got to compete in the Bodybuilding Olympia in 2011. If you want to hear and learn experience from a  veteran and a pro...well this ones for you! Thank you Detective Vaughan for traveling through the labyrinth with us and sharing your story! Keep motivating people and cops because we need more people like you!!!

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In season 3 of episode 1 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having on pro Strongwoman and 3x 3rd Strongest Woman in The World (MW) Brittany Diamond on our show. Brittany shares her experience as a young lifter and college athlete to the journey she took to where she is now. Brittney has the attitude and personality of doing what ever it takes to be the best in her craft. Brittany opens up about strongman, her bodybuilding journey and how she deals with everyday life. Brittany is the example of a strong and determined woman that many should look up to! If you think “lifting will get me big or fat” think again. Brittany will changes that perception with her physique, mindset, and determination! We can’t wait to see you break more records and follow your journey! Thank you for being so brave and coming on our show to help share your journey and light into lifting and everyday life!! =====================================@b_dimez @reps_for_responders @therealjumpmanjay @inside_the_lab_podcast Repsforresponders.org =====================================Available now on Apple podcast, Spotify, Anchor, and all major platforms.

In season 2 of episode 7 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Aaron and I had the privilege of having one of the most dedicated and disciplined guys in the fitness game, Stan Efferding, on the podcast. "Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. He is one of only 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition. Stan holds the title as the Worlds Strongest Bodybuilder. Stan studied Exercise Science at the University of Oregon and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. Stan conducts seminars all over the country for various sports and nutrition and training techniques. He has appeared in many magazines and writes for Muscular Development, Flex Magazine and Power Magazine.Stan is also a successful Entrepreneur having built three different start-up businesses into multi-million dollar companies." 

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In this episode we talk about how 10 minute walks can change your life, the vertical diet and how eating has a big impact on the mind, body, and soul. Stan also discuses some workouts to complete if you only have 30-45 minutes to workout a day. After listening to this episode you should feel a sense of clarity with yourself by knowing the game is simple to play but it is hard to keep up. Aaron and I want to thank Stan for coming on the show and being a huge inspiration for people all around the world who want to make themselves better! Thank you Stan for your transparency and knowledge! 

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In season 2 of episode 6 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having our first power couple on the show, Riki and Dan. They are both military veterans and fitness machines. Riki is an elite powerlifter in her weight class and a nutrition coach.  Dan is an Army combat veteran, has competed in the crossfit games and is currently a FDNY firefighter. We commend them for being so open about their journey in life and the struggles they have overcame. After the Army, Dan opens up about his addiction battle and talks about how he overcame is demons. If you are into lifting, living, and becoming a better version of yourself while leaving the excuses behind you, this is for you! Jay and I want to thank both Riki and Dan for coming on and sharing your guys story...thank you for your service!!  =========================================================================================================================================  

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In season 2 of episode 4 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having two power houses and leaders on the show, Brandon Lilly And Syn  Martinez. "Brandon is a top ranked powerlifter, author of "The Cube Method", and "365STRONG", as well as a respected strength coach. Brandon is ranked as one of the strongest powerlifters of All-Time, having world class totals in multiple weight class, raw, and equipped — *2,110 lbs Raw Belt Only, *2,237 lbs Raw with Knee Wraps and *2,612 lbs Multiply Equipped. His efforts as a lifter, and a coach have helped cause a paradigm shift in the sport of powerlifting. His Cube Method has helped over a dozen men total 2,000 lbs or more in raw divisions, and over twenty women total over 1,000 lbs."  =========================================================================================================================================    "AfroBrutality is a mindset for people who care about being healthy, who care about succeeding in life by any and all means, who will do whatever it takes to add positivity to their life and the people around them," "We're after a mindset of people who want to lead a positive life and won't let life dictate how that looks and feels." Martinez tells BuzzFeed Health he needed something that captured the spirit of their loose collective of mostly black and Latino athletes that started working out together in 2008, as well as Martinez's non-conformist, in-your-face approach to fitness, and the super-hardcore CrossFit workouts they were doing. He drew a skull with an afro and a middle finger as the handle of the afro pick. He called it Afro Brutality."

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Not only was this episode one of my favorite podcasts, but it was one of my favorite conversations I have ever had. Brandon shares his life experience and how a traumatic lifting injury changed his life forever in 2014. Not only was Brandon very honest about his journey but he admitted his faults during his journey which made him who he is today. Syn speaks on how AfroBrutality was created and how he first met Brandon. Syn does not hold back and is the definition of starting an idea from scratch and turning a dream into a reality. If you are looking for life experience and the willing to change, this is for you. Jay and I want to thank both of you leaders for coming on the show and making a difference. Its conversations like this one that show no matter who we are, we all have struggles and we all have the opportunity to grow and make ourselves better.

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In Season 2 of episode 5 of Inside The Labyrinth podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of speaking with and learning from Cory Gregory. This episode meant a lot to me because back in 2012 when I was training for College football, Cory was one of the main guys I looked up to. There was an app called "8 Tracks" which would play random music, or I would play motivational talks that Cory was featured in. Cory was a huge part of my journey for 8 years and still is today. Cory speaks about how he grinded his way through life from growing up with little money, to working in a coal mine, to breaking powerlifting records, becoming a pro bodybuilder, and much more. This episode spoke volume from the start. If you are looking to make yourself better in the fitness and business world, this episode is for you. If you need to get out of your own head, this episode is for you. If you want to hear from a man who went from living in a small trailer to owning his own successful business...this episode is for you.  Jay and I want to thank you for WAKING OUR ASSES UP and for taking your time to drop knowledge and laughs with us. LUNGE UNIVERSITY!    

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"From coal miner to cover model, you say? Cory Gregory was built from a foundation of grit and willpower to make his life something special. Sharp as a tack in areas of training and nutrition, Cory breathes, eats, and sleeps the iron lifestyle. Since opening his first training studio at the age of 20, Cory has gone on to open The Old School Gym with Dustin Myers, a childhood mate. Mr. Gregory is the "who's who" of the fitness industry: double-digit cover model, elite powerlifter, professional bodybuilder, and did we mention he squats every day? This man is on the up and up!"

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Episode is also out on youtube under "Reps For Responders" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTd4wqeCdxA&t=219s

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In season 2 of episode 3 of Inside The Labyrinth Podcast, Jay and I had the privilege of having former NFL player, the Iceshaker creator and king, Chris Gronkowski speak about his life and football experience. “Christopher Gronkowski is an American entrepreneur and former football fullback who played in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at the University of Arizona.” ========================================================================================================================================== Chris is one of those guys that practices what he preaches. Chris is not only very humble but just a nice, happy go lucky, and funny guy to talk to. Chris talks about growing up in Buffalo with all his brothers from playing High school football, to college football, to making it to the league and how he created his Iceshaker business that was featured on shark tank. If your a football fan this is for you. If your interested it business and hard work this is for you. Chris gives back to first responders, military, the gym community and many walks of life. Chris lives, learns, and passes on. Iceshaker also created a customized Reps For Responders bottle that it available for a limited time only! For every bottle sold Iceshaker will donate a portion to the Reps For Responders charity! Link will be down below or in my Instagram bio. Jay and I can’t wait to get a lift in with you one day in NY. Thank you Chris for everything and sharing your time with us! Go Bucs!! ========================================================================================================================================== @chrisgronkowski @therealjumpmanjay @reps_for_responders Repsforresponders.org

In season 2 of episode 2 of Inside The Labyrinth, Jay and I had the privilege of having the GOAT, the Legend, whatever you want to call him, Ed Coan speak about his life and powerlifting experience. "Edward "Ed" Ignatius Coan (born July 24, 1963) is an American powerlifter. He is widely regarded throughout the powerlifting world as the greatest powerlifter of all time. Coan has set over 71 world records in powerlifting. Throughout his active career in international powerlifting competition Ed Coan has set over 71 world records in powerlifting. He became the lightest person to cross the 2,400 lb. barrier in the powerlifting total (a sum of three lifts: the deadlift, bench, and squat). He set an all-time powerlifting record total at 2,463 pounds, even though at the time he was not in the heaviest weight class. Coan's best single ply lifts: Squat - 1019 lbs (~462 kg) Bench press - 584 lbs (~265 kg) Deadlift - 901 lbs (~409 kg) raw by today's standards with only singlet and belt Total: 2463.6 lbs (1117.5 kg)" ========================================================================================================================================== It was a true honor and a blessing to not only have the best strongman on our show in season 1 but the best powerlifter on as well. Ed is not only a great lifter but the Obi Wan Kenobi of lifting, coaching and life experience. This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss. Ed tells it how it is and calls a spade a spade. If you want the truth and some laughs here it is. Thank you Ed for coming on and sharing your life experience and thank you for being a friend of ours now!  ========================================================================================================================================== @eddycoan @therealjumpmanjay @reps_for_responders Repsforresponders.org