This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have on Dr. John C Ditch. John is a professor at Carrol University, Runs a Sports Science Consulting Group, and loves all things biomechanics. Throughout the episode we talk about his insane garage research facility, what devices seem to be worth the money, a ton of various biomechanics relating to jumping, and an aggressive return to play protocol. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.  

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have on Joe Pedulla. Joe is a Strength Coach at the University of Oklahoma and offers private coaching as well. Throughout the episode we talk about building a social through meaningful content, picking stimulus and adaptations over specific exercises, and self-training for the APEX competition happening in the very near future. This was an awesome episode that truly displayed Joes passion and knowledge for performance. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.  

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we are stoked to bring on Harry Walker. Describing a guest is usually a simple task but for Harry that goes out the window completely. He is a Strength Coach, Wildland Firefighter, Strongman Athlete, Army National Guard Soldier, and a USMC Veteran. Throughout the episode we talk about concurrently balancing the physical demands of all these responsibilities, competing in various competitions around the world, as well as some light philosophical topics. This was an awesome episode that displays how taking on challenges leads to meaningful work. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.  

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking to Austin Nice a strength coach out of the University of Cincinnati who I had the pleasure of meeting while I was a grad student at Pitt. Throughout the episode we talk about Austin’s pathway into being a D1 Strength Coach, the relationships and communication with sport coaches, being a good mentee, and the importance of being incredibly good at the basics. This is a great episode for anyone looking at a career in the strength and conditioning field and as always thanks for listening. 

Welcome back to the Jochum Strength Podcast. This week we have on Welty and Brian to cover all things hockey. Throughout the episode they dive into experimenting and being guinea pigs for their own programming, on ice vs off ice training correlations, and building an environment that breeds competition. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.

n today’s episode, Austin sits down with strength coach Khrys Speed to dive into Olympic lifting. They explore how to balance skill work, strength work, and athletic qualities like sprinting and jumping, why mobility needs to target specific joints and patterns, and how clear intent can transform technique. You’ll also hear about creative programming ideas, how Olympic lifts transfer to other lifts, and some insight into Khrystopher’s own athletic pursuits. Enjoy the episode.

Today I sit down with Jeffrey “Flexibull” Wolf — a voice that’s shaped how strength, mobility, and authenticity show up in the fitness world.

Jeff takes us through the real evolution of Flexibull: from baseball to CrossFit, Gymnastic Bodies to ATG, building culture, walking away from a gym, burning out on social media, and finding himself again through jiu-jitsu, coaching, and family.

We go deep on:

• Why culture beats algorithms

• The dangers of the social media hamster wheel

• Owning mistakes without losing your integrity

• The balance between learning models vs. just doing the work

• What training real humans teaches us more than any system

This one’s raw, unfiltered, and full of lessons for coaches, athletes, and anyone trying to keep their soul intact while chasing results.

Keep chopping wood.

• 0:00 – Kicking off & catching up with Jeff

• 1:49 – From baseball to CrossFit to Gymnastic Bodies

• 6:30 – Early ATG days & creating online training culture

• 11:18 – The birth of “Flexibull”

• 15:30 – Owning a gym, losing a partner, and hitting burnout

• 22:00 – Teaching movement in warehouses & touching grass

• 26:14 – Returning to social media after hiatus

• 29:40 – Training real people vs. chasing algorithms

• 39:36 – Depth over reach: why a 200-view video > 1M-view reel

• 49:56 – Having real people in your life as a compass

• 54:16 – Jiu-jitsu, identity traps & touching grass for real

• 59:48 – Owning mistakes & the danger of never changing

• 1:08:05 – Genius in just “doing the thing”

• 1:09:44 – Bulking for rugby & injuries along the way

• 1:11:00 – Pivot into jiu-jitsu & day-to-day training life

• 1:15:16 – Ecological jiu-jitsu & learning models in strength

• 1:24:28 – Evolution of the podcast itself & closing thoughts

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In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Burke – coach, creator, and host of The Strength Chick Podcast. Jessica opens up about her journey leaving the collegiate strength & conditioning world after years of sacrifice, low pay, and a toxic culture that too often disrespected athletes, athletic trainers, and support staff. We dive into the moment she knew she had to walk away, how she built her own brand over nearly a decade, and what it took to finally bet on herself.

Now based in Chicago, Jessica is opening her own private training facility while coaching a wide range of clients — from post-PT athletes to women in their 30s–50s who want a healthier, more balanced approach to training and nutrition. She shares her passion for cutting through fitness industry noise, breaking free from diet culture, and creating educational, sustainable solutions that actually fit people’s lives.

We cover:

• Why so many great coaches are leaving college athletics

• The realities of low pay, burnout, and scapegoating in S&C

• Jessica’s philosophy on food noise, macros vs. micros, and eating without shame

• The role of supplements (and which ones are a waste of money)

• How she helps general population clients build consistency and confidence

• Practical, budget-friendly nutrition advice for athletes and young people

If you’ve ever struggled with the transition out of sports, diet culture, or balancing fitness with real life, this conversation will hit home.

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters.

In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of periodizing “the suck”, how to prepare for working in challenging environments.

You can follow Austin on Instagram at @rugged.athlete

As always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.