Dr. Josh Heenan joins Zach and Alex to discuss the origins and applications of the 90 MPH formula, how eye tracking reveals hidden neurological inefficiencies, and why most injuries (and training errors) stem from misunderstood movement patterns. They dive into co-contraction, dopamine depletion, and how to regulate the nervous system for long-term athlete health and performance.

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Zach and Alex are joined by Casey Bannon—Assistant Editor at The Golfer’s Journal and host of The Mind Game podcast—for a deep dive into golf, performance, and storytelling. They explore the similarities between baseball and golf, finding identity beyond sport, and why flow state, delusion, and detaching from outcomes are all part of greatness. Casey also shares how he got his dream job by writing a tribute to a friend, and what it was like to play Augusta National the day after The Masters.

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Zach and Alex reunite in a new temporary studio and immediately dive into basement home renovations, baseball history, and the art of pitching. From hilarious house design quirks to elite pitching strategy, this episode hits on it all. They unpack why facing disciplined hitters makes pitchers better, how to read swings and takes, the evolution of torpedo bats, and why throwing things is the most human trait of all. Oh, and yes — basement offices, polar bears, and medieval war strategies do come up.

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Alex, Zach, and guest host Graham Anderson sit down to break down the 2023–24 MacStrength pitching offseason. They reflect on what worked, what they’d improve next time, and how starting earlier transformed this year’s results. From auto-regulation to athletic warmups, live bullpen environments, and velocity gains—they explain how pitchers got better, stayed healthy, and built competitive drive through the offseason.

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Zach sits down with legendary broadcaster Michele Tafoya to talk about her journey from K-FAN Radio to Monday Night Football and NBC’s Sunday Night Football. They discuss the intensity of preparing for national broadcasts, her experience covering five Olympic Games, the rise of women’s sports, and how being a public figure intersected with motherhood. With stories about Michael Phelps, Brett Favre, and career-defining moments, this episode offers a rare inside look at one of sports media’s most respected voices.

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Alex and Zach sit down with longtime pro pitcher Zach Muckenhirn, who shares his journey from an undersized college lefty to making his MLB debut. They discuss his massive velocity jump, the mental grind of minor league baseball, the changing landscape of player development, and why international leagues like the Mexican and Dominican leagues are some of the best-kept secrets in professional baseball. Packed with stories from his time with the Orioles, Mets, and Mariners, this episode is a must-listen for anyone chasing success in baseball or any competitive field.

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With Alex out, Zach is joined by guest host Connor Cornell, co-owner of MacStrength FL. They dive into the challenges and rewards of launching a baseball training facility, lessons learned in the first year of business, and the importance of adaptability in both sports and entrepreneurship. Connor shares his journey from banking to baseball, how he and his business partner Garen built MacStrength FL from the ground up, and why culture matters in both business and training.

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Brett Degagne returns to the podcast as the first recurring guest, this time as the Yankees’ new Minor League Pitching Coordinator. He sits down with Alex and Zach to discuss his journey from affiliate pitching coach to his new leadership role, what it takes to develop major-league-level arms, and how the Yankees cultivate a championship mindset. They also dive into workload management, pitching philosophy, and why conflict is essential for progress in coaching.

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Alex and Zach dive deep into the rise of stress-related injuries in young athletes, discussing the impact of sports specialization, strength training, and overall stress levels on performance and recovery. They explore why back injuries are becoming more common, the role of auto-regulation in training, and the importance of variety in movement for long-term athletic success. Plus, Alex shares a hilarious story about adopting a dog, and Zach goes on a rant about "strength and cholesterol" coaches.

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Alex and Zach dive into intra-abdominal pressure, movement efficiency, and performance-based rehab following Zach’s talk at Northwestern Health Sciences University. They discuss how traditional training methods often limit athletes rather than enhance them, why midsection stability is more than just bracing, and how coaches can better prepare athletes for real-world movement instead of rigid, outdated techniques.

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