Off The Plate Podcast

Jason Harnden joins Mike and Russell on Episode 11 of the Off The Plate Podcast. Jason has been a Personal Trainer for 25 years, and his list of clients includes Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Quarterback Troy Aikman.Jason works with people of all ages and backgrounds, but he specializes in working with retired professional athletes like Troy and former NHL player Jason Arnott to help them physically get the most out of their “earth suits” and post playing days.The guys talk about the radical approach Bryson DeChambeau has used with bulking up.  Jason is not a meathead trainer. This guy goes deep and knows his stuff! Checkout our YouTube page to see if you think he looks like former NFL Quarterback John Kitna. Thanks for listening and subscribing! jason@harndenfitness.com@offtheplatepod

Jim Munroe went from playing baseball to being a magician. His is a truly unique story that includes beating cancer.Jim and Mike share the story of how they met when Mike found out the trick was on him at one of Jim's shows.Ever wonder what happens when a trick doesn't go off, or how many years a magician can work on a new trick?Checkout the YouTube version as Jim blows the guys away with some awesome tricks. It's an OTP episode unlike any other!

Texas Ranger Jose Trevino (@HipHipJose5) joins @MLBMikeAdams and the Off The Plate Podcast (@offtheplatepod). As you’d expect, the guys talk about a lot of different topics, including Mike’s first world problems.Jose breaks down his game preparation and why he thinks catchers struggle with hitting.The guys share their Netflix and Prime recommendations.Jose may be an MLB player, but he’s also a fan as he discusses other catchers in the great game. The conversation turns to what it’s like to play in empty ballparks and how players give each other a hard time for taking too long at the plate.Mike and Jose share stories about how they managed to get themselves into the doghouse while playing in the minors.Jose is a great guy, and this is a great conversation with some good laughs.

If you’re a player, parent, coach, or just a sports fan, Episode 8 of the Off The Plate Podcast is for you as the hot topic of Youth Sports is discussed. Vance Bonner joins Mike and Russell to share his perspective as a former D1 player and current Head Baseball Coach in Texas.The guys talk about what it’s like to be parents as well as coaches.  The unreasonable expectation of perhaps as many as 70%-80% of parents that their kids are going to get scholarships and/or go pro, even though statistics show only ~ 1-2% will see that happen.Young kids playing 100+ games a year and how it leads to injury and burnout. The unfortunate trend of pitching velocities going down because kids are being overworked.The importance of kids playing multiple sports to help their rest, recovery, enjoyment, and overall athletic development.For younger players, the difference between calling practice practice or work as opposed to calling it play.

Kyle Youmans with DallasCowboys.com joins Mike and Russell for a special Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Edition. With COVID limiting access to only essential personnel and media, Kyle shares what he’s seeing with his unique access inside The Star!You can’t talk 2020 Cowboys without getting into how different things are with new Head Coach Mike McCarthy. It’s a new era with fresh leadership that has the team responding well.Fans will be happy to hear that the days of the easy to read defensive schemes will be a thing of past.  Hopefully, average QBs wont’ be able to pick them apart as they have in the past. Combine that with a deep and talented D-line, and they could be a true force this year.Should they bring in Earl Thomas? That’s a question of great debate!The offense is stacked with playmakers galore. With Dak at the helm, Zeke in camp, and a trio of receivers that could each be considered #1s, the skill positions are strong. The guys talk about concerns they have with the O-line.   Kellen Moore dabbled with creativity last year, and we could see that expanded this year as he draws up ways to spread the ball around, including the possibility of Zeke and Pollard working in two back sets.Did they find their next Tony Romo?Off The Plate Podcast, Dallas Cowboys, Exekiel Elliot, Bradlee Anae, Francis Bernard, Tyler Biadasz, Dak Prescott, La’el Collins, Trevon Diggs, Ben Dinucci, Neville Gallimore, Michael Gallup, Everson Griffen, Trysten Hill, Jason Garrett, Blake Jarwin, CeeDee Lamb, Joe Looney, Travis Fredrick, Zack Martin, Tony Pollard, Dalton Schultz, Mike Adams, Kyle Youmans, Aldon Smith, Jaylon Smith, Tyron Smith, Leighton Vander Esch, Connor Williams, Xavier Woods, NFL, Football, Jerry Jones, Russell Foreman