Ep.82: Will Ratelle, Our best, worst, and current training cycles

Ep. 84: John Haack, How the best powerlifter in the world trains

John Haack is widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound powerlifters of all time. Known for his elite strength across multiple weight classes, Haack has set numerous world records and built a reputation for combining raw power with technical precision. From dominant performances on the platform to his influence on modern strength training, John continues to push the standard for what’s possible in powerlifting

Why “Eating Like Our Ancestors” Makes No Sense

In this week's nutrition rant, I push back against the idea that the "ancestral diet" is the most optimal and healthy ways for humans to eat.

Ep.83: Marcus Filly, Elite Crossfit and Functional Bodybuilding

Marcus Filly is a former CrossFit Games athlete, strength coach, and the creator of Functional Bodybuilding (FBB) — a training philosophy that blends bodybuilding, functional fitness, mobility, and longevity-focused performance training. After years competing at the highest level of CrossFit, Marcus shifted his focus toward sustainable training methods that help people build muscle, move well, stay athletic, and avoid burnout. Through his coaching, content, and programs, he’s become one of the leading voices in hybrid performance and intelligent training design.

How to REALLY understand Calories in Vs Calories out (CICO)

In this week's nutrition rant, I dive into "Calories in Vs Calories out" (CICO) and explain why this principle is often highly misunderstood and oversimplified.

Ep.82: Will Ratelle, Our best, worst, and current training cycles

Back by popular demand, Will Ratelle jumps back on the pod and we dive into some pure training program talk. We discuss some of our most successful training cycles of years past, some of the worst cycles we ever ran, and our current training.