Today I'm talking to weightlifter and coach Zachary Huse. Zack is in an interesting position: he's an active weightlifter in the superheavyweight category, and he's also a coach with an increasingly ... Continue Reading
Should CrossFitters Switch to Strongman? (with Hanna Coldiron)
Today we're wrapping up our mini-series with elite strongwoman athletes. Hanna Coldiron is the 2021 world's 7th strongest woman under 64kg, and she's looking to better that result later in 2022. Hanna ... Continue Reading
From Gymnastics to Kettlebells to Weightlifting (with Rebecca Rouse)
Today we have a first of its kind episode in BarBend Podcast history, because it's the first time we've ever had both members of a married couple on the show! We're talking to weightlifter, kettlebell ... Continue Reading
Secrets of Giants (with Alyssa Ages)
Today I'm talking to author Alyssa Ages, who recently released a book called Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She's also a strength athlete herself, and in this book, ... Continue Reading
From Walking with a Cane to Powerlifting Competitions (with Angelo Poli)
Today we have one that really spans the spectrum from fitness to nutrition. I'm talking to Angelo Poli, who is the founder of a company called MetPro. The first part of the podcast talks about Angelo's ... Continue Reading
From Rookie to 5th Fittest Woman on Earth (with Alex Gazan)
Today I'm talking to CrossFit Games athlete Alex Gazan. She's the fifth Fittest Woman on Earth, and still in her early 20s, she made her rookie debut at the CrossFit Games. She improved massively in 2023, ... Continue Reading
How to Understand the Weightlifter’s Mindset (with Dr. A’Naja Newsome)
Dr. A'Naja Newsome, PhD is an educator, weightlifter, and weightlifting coach, and she has studied sports science and athlete psychology both inside and outside the gym. In this episode, we talk about ... Continue Reading
The True Fitness OG (with Bobby Maximus)
Today I'm talking to Bobby Maximus, and it's a fitness dream of mine. If you've never heard of Bobby, you should know he was one of the original fitness influencers online. He's a former professional ... Continue Reading
A Lifetime of Fitness with Special Guest Ice-T
Today I’m talking to legendary rapper, songwriter, and actor Ice-T. Since his origins in the underground rap scene of the 1980s to his long-term stint on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ice-T has ... Continue Reading
Why Most Gyms Fail (with Zack Bartell)
Today I'm talking to Zack Bartell, who's not only a competitive powerlifter and coach, but also a gym owner. We don't often talk business on this podcast, but today, we're diving into the ins, outs, ups, ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter, CrossFit Games Athlete, Karate World Champ (w/Mona Pretorius de Lacey)
Today I'm talking with Mona Pretorius de Lacey, who has one of the most impressive athletic resumes I've ever come across. She's perhaps best known as a Commonwealth Games medalist in weightlifting. But ... Continue Reading
Fueling Strength and Marathons (with Dan Churchill)
Today I'm talking to my friend Dan Churchill. Dan is a performance chef and athlete who's been on the podcast before — and life has changed a lot in a couple years. Dan gets vulnerable and talks about the ... Continue Reading
Tough Science of Tracking Strength (with Chris Chapman)
Today I’m talking to Chris Chapman, Senior Sport Scientist at Whoop. He is also the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Big Air & Slopestyle Ski Team for Freestyle Canada. Chris is certified ... Continue Reading
Training with Arnold Schwarzenegger (with Ebenezer Samuel)
Today I'm talking to Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director at Men's Health. It's Eb's second time on the podcast, and today we're breaking down his recent training session with Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's ... Continue Reading
Pro Basketball to Fitness Philosopher (with Luka Hocevar)
Today I'm talking to my (new) friend Luka Hocevar. He's got one of the more fascinating stories I've ever heard in the fitness industry. He grew up and played pro basketball in his native Slovenia, then he ... Continue Reading
The Most Honest Man in Strongman (with Evan Singleton)
Today I'm talking to pro strongman Evan Singleton, who is coming off a 5th place finish at the 2023 World's Strongest Man, along with his first-ever WSM Finals appearance. Evan made a quick recovery from ... Continue Reading
You Can’t Screw This Up (with Adam Bornstein)
Today I'm talking to one of my oldest and dearest friends in the fitness industry, Adam Bornstein. (He actually joins us for the second time.) He's a New York Times Bestselling Author, personal advisor to ... Continue Reading
Coaching the 2-Time Fittest Man on Earth® (with Adam Neiffer)
Today I'm talking to CrossFit coach, athlete, and affiliate owner Adam Neiffer, who joins The BarBend Podcast for the second time. Adam is perhaps best known today as the coach of two-time reigning Fittest ... Continue Reading
The Secret History of Irish Stone Lifting (w/Dr. Conor Heffernan)
Today we're joined (for the second time!) by Dr. Conor Heffernan, an historian and educator regarding the history of strength and physical culture. He's also a frequent BarBend contributor! Dr. Heffernan ... Continue Reading
The NEW World’s Strongest Man (with Mitchell Hooper)
Today, we're talking to the NEW World's Strongest Man, Mitchell Hooper. Mitchell is actually joining the podcast for a second time! He's the first Canadian athlete to ever hold the title of World's ... Continue Reading
Treat Your Training Like a Stock Portfolio (w/Graciano Rubio)
Today I’m talking to weightlifter, CrossFitter, pro strongman, financial advisor, and coach Graciano Rubio, best known online as the Wall Street Weightlifter. He’s also the owner of CrossFit Valley View. ... Continue Reading
The Hidden Secrets of Strongman Competition (with Maxime Boudreault)
Today I’m talking to Canadian strongman Maxime Boudreault, who finished third place at the 2021 World’s Strongest Man and fifth at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man. Maxime is sitting out this year’s World’s ... Continue Reading
Heaviest Deadlifter in History (with Victoria Long)
Today I’m talking to strongwoman Victoria Long. She’s a pro strongwoman, the current America’s Strongest Woman, and a 2-time Arnold Pro Strongwoman Champion. She’s also a world record holder in the ... Continue Reading
Built to Move (with Dr. Kelly Starrett)
Today I'm talking to Dr. Kelly Starrett, someone I've known for approaching a decade. He's a New York Times Bestselling author and the mastermind behind The Ready State. Kelly works with pro athletes, ... Continue Reading