Zach and Alex bring on Paul Twenge — Alex’s father and longtime coach — for a story-filled conversation about a lifetime in sports and what coaching has taught him about people.

They talk about how Paul got into coaching back in the 1970s, why baseball became his “thing,” and what changes (and doesn’t) as players get bigger, faster, and more data-driven. The episode bounces from college baseball vs. high school baseball, keeping athletes engaged through the monotony, development and preparation, travel/clinic culture, and the realities of winning with pitching and defense. It’s full of classic coaching stories, hard-earned lessons, and a few hilarious moments along the way.

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Zach and Alex explore mindset, performance, and what it really takes to navigate adversity in sport and in life.

They talk about confidence at new levels, negative self-talk, chronic pain, personal responsibility, and why small daily wins matter more than big emotional swings. The conversation weaves through athletics, business, identity, and growth, highlighting how resilience is built through repetition, perspective, and staying the course when things get uncomfortable. It’s a thoughtful, wide-ranging episode on ownership, discipline, and becoming the kind of person who keeps going.

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Zach sits down with Cory Gregory — entrepreneur, author, fitness pioneer, founder of Old School Gym, former president of a publicly traded supplement company, and one of the original voices of modern fitness culture.

Cory shares his journey from working in a coal mine to building multiple businesses, buying his own private island, and shaping a generation through his “Wake Up” mindset. He tells stories about Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pat McAfee, fatherhood, financial intelligence, and what it actually takes to turn passion into a career. It’s a powerful, wide-ranging conversation about belief, discipline, risk, and building a life on your own terms.

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Zach and Alex reflect on a trip to Florida, working with athletes in a different environment, and a pattern they keep seeing at every high level of sport — true experts lead with curiosity, not ego.

They talk about youth culture, coaching perspectives, why kids are more similar than we think, and how elite performers stay open to new ideas instead of protecting their identity. The conversation moves from baseball development to leadership, humility, and why curiosity is often the real separator between novices and true professionals.

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Zach and Alex dig into why big velocity jumps often show up out of nowhere, what’s actually happening in the nervous system when an athlete finally “breaks through,” and why relaxation is the missing piece for so many throwers.

From five-mph PRs appearing on random low-intent days to the role of tension, neurological adaptation, and timing, they break down what drives real development versus just chasing numbers. The conversation also turns reflective, touching on careers, education, mentorship, and the lessons they wish they had learned earlier. A wide-ranging, honest episode on development, patience, and long-term growth.

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Zach and Alex dive into a chiropractor Q&A covering joint pops, cupping, manual therapy, and why some treatments feel good but don’t actually do much long-term.

They spend time breaking down shockwave therapy — how it works, why it’s different from ultrasound, and why it’s become one of the most effective tools they’ve seen for stubborn pain and chronic issues. A practical, honest discussion separating hype from tools that actually move the needle.

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Zach and Alex kick off the first episode of 2026 with a candid conversation about New Year’s resolutions, why waiting for the “right time” to change is usually a mistake, and how real progress actually happens.

They talk about consistency over intensity, the fear of embarrassment, wasting time vs. learning through failure, and why small daily actions matter more than big declarations. It’s a free-flowing, reflective discussion on discipline, priorities, and becoming the kind of person who actually follows through — not just in January, but year-round.

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Zach and Alex wrap up the year with a wide-ranging reflection on the podcast, their favorite guests, biggest lessons learned, and how their thinking has evolved over the past year.

They talk about entrepreneurship, hiring and leadership, passion versus balance, biggest wins and losses, and how exposure to the right people can completely change your perspective. It’s a candid, unstructured conversation about growth, curiosity, and what they’re excited about heading into next year — classic Professional Amateurs style.

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Zach and Alex sit down with DJ Snelten to talk about his journey through professional baseball and why throwing hard alone isn’t enough to succeed.

DJ shares lessons from affiliated ball, injuries, rehab, and independent leagues, breaking down pain tolerance, control vs. raw stuff, development timelines, and the difference between training well and performing in real game settings.

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Zach and Alex are back with a casual, thought-provoking conversation that bounces from “third places” and lost coming-of-age traditions to risk-taking, self-reliance, and what it really means to feel alive.

They talk about how modern comfort has changed the way people find meaning, how responsibility creates fulfillment, and why society might secretly miss danger, discomfort, and challenge. It’s a free-flowing, funny, and surprisingly deep one — part philosophy, part nostalgia, all real talk.

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