In this exclusive episode, Ben sits down with Luke Leaman, one of the industry’s most respected minds in performance coaching, biomechanics, and strength education. But this conversation goes beyond just training—it’s a deep dive into business, coaching, relationships, and even their favorite nerd hobbies.

Luke and Ben break down the truth about training, coaching, and what most people get wrong about progression and longevity in the industry. They also explore what it takes to build a coaching career from the ground up, navigate the challenges of business and relationships, and, of course, geek out over their favorite games, history, and various sci-fi universes.

This episode is packed with raw insights, practical takeaways, and plenty of laughs—whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just someone who loves learning from two guys who live and breathe this industry.

On this episode of The Matter Mentality Podcast, we sit down with renowned bodybuilder and coach Austin Stout to dive deep into the realities of longevity in the sport. From recovery strategies and managing stress to the philosophy behind intelligent training and coaching, Austin shares his wealth of experience in both competing and guiding athletes to long-term success. Whether you’re an aspiring competitor or a seasoned lifter, this conversation is packed with insights to help you train smarter, recover better, and stay in the game for the long haul.

What does gym floor experience really teach a coach, and how does it translate to the online space? In this episode, we sit down with Coach Brando to break down the key methods of approach for online coaching, the lessons only in-person training can provide, and where the industry often falls short in bridging the gap between the two. Whether you're a coach looking to refine your process or an athlete curious about what makes quality coaching, this conversation is worth a listen.

On today's episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, Ben interviews Dr. Umar Nisar who we had the pleasure of meeting in Jersey while on a stop over to see our good friend CJ. Dr. Umar specialises in Performance and Recovery but also creates an environment for the mentalities he works with closely to exist. With names like Nick Walker on his books, he explains the importance of client-centric approaches in business, how he got to where he is now, what trends he sees in the industry, and where many fall down on their way to success. Dr. Umar embraces a philosophy much like our own so to have had the honour to call him a friend from across the pond is truly an honor indeed!

In this episode of the Matter Menality Podcast, Ben interviews Max Waldron, the owner of The Performance Hub Gym. Together they bring their complimenting view of in-person and online coaching styles, and why ethical and humanistic approaches to coaching seem to be rarer than in the olden days when coaches took the time to understand their athletes and clients to understand what makes them tick, what helps them perform, and the times in which an individual requires empathy from their coach. A great listen for athletes and coaches who currently run businesses.

In this episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, we interview Steven Granzella, better known as "Smokey" which you will learn about in the episode, alongside his strong standing career in Powerlifting, Steven is also the Marketing Director for Marek Health. Marek Health is currently one of the most rapidly expanding and accessible health clinic services in the United States. Bringing extensive testing and making this more accessible to athletes and the individual, alongside endless education and online consultations, they have changed and advanced the medical accessibility game beyond anything we have ever seen before!

In this episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast - Ben interviews one of the greatest leaders in the space of medical TRT for men's health. Dr. Max Draper.

Dr. Max Draper is a leading consultant physician at Alphagenix, a UK-based clinic specializing in testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). With a deep passion for improving men's health, Dr. Draper is recognized for his expertise in diagnosing and treating low testosterone and its impact on mental, physical, and sexual well-being. His approach combines medical precision with lifestyle guidance, aiming to help patients achieve vitality and long-term health.

In today's episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, Ben interviews one of the most valuable gems known to high performance, Dr. Mike T Nelson. With a qualification list almost the same size as a dictionary, we are honoured to talk with him about his research, teachings, and applications in the realm of high performance. 

In this episode of the Matter Mentality podcast, we welcome back one of our close friends and coaching geniuses, Aram Grigorian. This episode is detailed with the views and concepts that as coaches, working with clients across time, we have shifted our opinion on. Lived experiences alongside the data and what that translates to with clients are highly valuable. Removing the ego as a coach to say, maybe I was wrong to view something a certain way or have seen this process in action, I have shifted my narrative or view of it now.