Baker Leavitt, Director at Black Rifle Coffee, joins John for a wild ride through culture, political theories, masculinity, and modern performance. From questioning mainstream narratives to unpacking the rise of GLP-1s like Ozempic, Baker opens up about his own experience with the drug, and what it says about today’s quick-fix mindset. What starts as casual banter turns into a deeper conversation about grit, identity, and the shifting landscape of male health

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Jen Widerstrom joins John to break down the coaching app she built with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and why it’s cutting through the BS in the fitness industry. They dig into the power of real-time, individualized coaching and call out the cookie-cutter programs that overpromise and underdeliver. If you're tired of fitness fads, this episode is for you

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Former US National Gymnastics Coach and founder of GymnasticBodies, Chris Sommer, is one of the few guys who can break your body down with just a set of rings, and then rebuild it with bulletproof joints and freaky tendon strength. This isn’t your average “how to get your first pull-up” conversation. We went deep on why so many adults are broken, what coaches get wrong about progressive overload, and how eccentrics might be the holy grail for keeping you in the game long-term.

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Strength is a skill, not a side quest. Former CrossFit Games athlete and coach at Training Think Tank, Kyle Ruth, joins John to break down how training has evolved (and gone soft), why Olympic lifting still matters, and what it really takes to build resilient athletes, especially when you're raising them yourself. If performance matters to you or your kids, don’t skip this one.

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Are you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAY

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Lauren Fritsch, founder of New Amsterdam Genomics, breaks down how real-time DNA updates are changing the game for performance, health, and longevity. We dive into John's own genetic data, the evolution of sequencing tech, and why your old DNA test is already outdated. If you’re serious about unlocking your full potential, tune in.

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Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY

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You’re not 25 anymore, and the old tricks don’t work. Arash Soofiani is back to break down fat loss for men over 40: why the weight creeps in, where most guys fail, and what it really takes to reclaim strength, discipline, and testosterone-fueled dominance. No shortcuts. No BS. Just the hard truth and the tools to fight back.

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Are you a fighter & grappler? Crafted to complement your existing combat training, max out your strength, skill and conditioning so you can master the mat, hit them so it hurts, and return home a hero. START TODAY

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Dr. Sabine Hazan is back and she’s not holding anything back. In this powerful conversation, she breaks down how the gut microbiome influences everything from immunity to mental health, why her research is turning heads, and how she plans to change the world. If you care about your health, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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You can't out-train a crappy diet. Three comprehensive nutrition programs crafted by NFL pro John Welbourn prescribing daily custom macros for your personal body goals. START TODAY

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Everyone’s yelling “show me the studies,” but no one’s actually reading them. Dr. Ben Skutnik joins John to unpack what doing your own research really means, how non-scientists should approach training studies, and why lifting heavy with a loose diet doesn’t make you healthy. We get into body comp, healthspan, and the blurry line between being curious and being clueless. If you think strength alone makes you bulletproof, listen up.

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John McPhee, aka The Sheriff of Baghdad, joins us to expose the biggest myths in tactical training and the harsh realities of real-world combat. From mastering fundamentals to why most guys are training for a fantasy, McPhee breaks down what actually works when it matters most. If you want unfiltered insights from a Tier 1 operator who’s been there, done that, and trained the best, this episode is a must-listen.

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Are you a war fighter or door kicker looking to increase your resilience and lethality? HAMR was created after working with Naval Special Warfare, the US Army, Marines and First Responders. START TODAY

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Most people train like morons. Random workouts, zero plan, chasing soreness instead of strength. Judd Lienhard joins John to cut through the nonsense and break down what ACTUALLY makes you stronger, what’s killing your gains, and why most training advice is garbage.

They dive into programming mistakes, the science behind real strength, and the myths still floating around gyms like a bad fart. If you want to stop spinning your wheels and start getting stronger, tune in now.

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00:01:35 - Training Adaptations

00:10:28 - Athletic Development

00:24:10 - CrossFit Influence & Misconceptions

00:32:55 - Training Philosophies & Periodization

00:41:30 - Bodybuilding vs. Functional Strength

00:50:18 - Performance vs. Aesthetic Training

00:58:45 - Coaching Methods & Athlete Development

01:07:30 - The Evolution of Strength Sports

01:16:05 - Political Landscape & Fitness Industry

01:24:45 - The Role of Social Media in Training

01:33:22 - Traditional vs. Modern Training Methods

01:42:15 - Tactical Training & Military Influence

01:51:08 - Future of Fitness & Strength Coaching

Are you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlete to the next level? Expose yourself to the advanced training techniques that contributed to John Welbourn's 10 year NFL career. START TODAY

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