Eclectic Athlete Radio
by Jules Damey
If you're looking to start your fitness journey, improve your health, level up your performance, and stay up to date with the latest research, this show is for you. Eclectic Athlete Radio is dedicated to providing you quality, and easy to digest information that you can implement, to optimize your life through health, fitness, and performance.
Episodes
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Dr. Frederick Engram | The Race Episode: Are we Misguided on Allyship? | The Myth of Peaceful Protest | Thoughts on Cancel Culture
In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Frederick Engram, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Criminology and Center for African American Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. We dive into racism, and White supremacy. The issue with the respectability politics of…
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Dr. Ray McClanahan | Fix your Footwear, Fix your Feet | The Importance of Foot Health | Fixing Plantar Fasciitis, Flat Feet, and Heel Pain
Podiatrist and founder of Correct Toes joined me in this episode to discuss the long-term effects of wearing shoes, and how going barefoot can change your life. · Plantar Fasciitis or Plantar Fasciosis? · Hammer toe, flat feet, etc, and how to fix them · What specifically to look for in your…
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Ciaran O'Regan | The Philosophy of Knowledge Pt. 2 | The BLM Movement | Why Trump Rose in Popularity | How our Subconscious Shapes Us
In this episode I continue my conversation with Ciaran, delving into topics such as: Negativity bias Objectivity vs Subjectivity The Importance of Diversity Does the BLM movement need more leadership? What fueled the rise of Trump Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome And various other...
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Ciaran O'Regan | The Philosophy of Knowledge Pt. 1 | The Axiom of the Infinite Unknown | Ignorance Navigation | Why Uncertainty is the Only Certainty
In this episode I chat with Strength & Conditioning coach, Sport Scientist, and Doctoral Student at the University of Lancashire, Ciaran O'Regan Epistemology -What is knowledge? -Epistemic arrogance vs Epistemic humility “Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd” The Axiom of…
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San Jose State University S&C Coaches Aaron Potoshnik & Joseph Sarcos | Don’t Chase Numbers, Chase Movement
A great episode for athletes and coaches alike, talking to two of the assistant strength and conditioning coaches at SJSU. We talk about: Training philosophies What goes into programming for athletes How to determine what’s most important for their programming The importance of doing the basics…
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The Upgrade Guys | Joint Training for Performance and Longevity | Rethinking Squats | Flexibility vs. Mobility
Richard Thurman III and Nat Viranond are Strength and Conditioning Coaches out of San Francisco, CA, and they join me today to dispel many misconceptions surrounding movement. We talk about: How to improve joint health and why it matters for athletes and non-athletes Does fitness make you…
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Drake Berberet | A Holistic Approach to Training Pt.2 | Unconventional Training for Athletes | Best Training Practices During the Pandemic | Do Relationships and Fitness Mix?
Drake Berberet returns to show, as we have a light-hearted discussion ranging from velocity based training, using essential oils in the gym, athletes doing cartwheels for a warmup, to relationships and fitness. We also talk about how his athletes and staff have adapted to the current pandemic…
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Optimizing Health, Performance, and Sanity during the Pandemic
Best advice for getting quality sleep and why it matters The top immune supporting foods Muscle growth with just your bodyweight? Other gadgets to hack your exercise The importance of breathing and how to use it to your advantage Much More! Support the show
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The “Game Changers” Review | Health, Longevity, Performance, and the Truth about a Plant-based vs. an Omnivorous Diet
Recently a new documentary came out on Netflix. It's called "The Game Changers" and it advocates for a plant-based diet as being optimal for health, performance, longevity, and moreover, claiming that eating meat raises inflammation and causes cancer. There were plenty of research studies cited,...
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Don’t Call it a Comeback: The Birthday Episode | You’re breathing wrong! The Big Mac Challenge | Are we wrong about eating meat? Is it okay to eat at night?
Where in the world have I been the last few months!? Let me tell you.. In this episode I recap what I’ve been up to the last few months, life changes, grad school, and what I’m currently working on moving forward. I also dive into a few different topics that I’ve been looking into and will…
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Milestones Movement | Is Stretching a Waste of Time? NEVER do this exercise, Gaining Mobility vs Stability, and Getting Rid of Pain
We have an epidemic of movement dysfunction, and whether or not you want big muscles or a 6pack or to be strong, you NEED movement. In this episode I talk to Miles who is a Movement Specialist helping people not only get out of pain, but also address the root cause of pain. We talk about the...
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Nick Palladino-King | Improving Physical and Mental Performance through Yoga, Mindfulness and Setting Intentions
A 6’7 former collegiate basketball player, transitioning from the corporate sales world into being a Yoga teacher and gym owner. We talk about how he blends yoga and strength training, to boost athleticism. Mindfulness, what it means in modern society and how to utilize it to reduce stress, and...
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Kellie Davis | Health is an Investment, not an Expense, and Navigating Women's Health
In this episode I speak with Entrepreneur, Strength Coach, and Women’s Health and Fitness Specialist Kellie Davis. Kellie went from being a teacher, to a Fitness Rockstar, and we talk about the value of putting your health first and looking at it as investing in yourself, the ramifications of NOT...
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Aaron Guyett | Battleropes, Mental Toughness, and Rising to the Occasion
In this episode I interview strength coach, former Marine, former Elite Kettlebell Sport athlete, Battleropes specialist, and all around awesome guy, Aaron Guyett and talk about battlerope training, his journey becoming a coach at Onnit Academy, building mental toughness, and training yourself to...
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Andy Hsieh | Looking good vs Moving Well, Functional Movement, and Getting out of Pain
In this episode I interviewed Movement Specialist, Andy Hsieh of Movement Reborn. We talked about different paradigms in the fitness industry, animal flow, neurokinetic therapy, getting out of pain, issues with traditional physical therapy, and training to be sexy vs training to be functional....
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Silent Mike | E-Sports, Hoop Dreams, Getting Strong AF, and Finding your Passion
In this episode I interview fitness influencer, powerlifter, strength coach, and twitch streamer Michael Farr, better known as Silent Mike. We had a great conversation talking about his early beginnings to where he is now. His journey to becoming a successful strength coach, how social media has...
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My 6.5 Day Fast, Finding Perspective, and Challenging the Norms
Are there benefits to fasting? Is it healthy or just another fad? My initial thoughts after completing a 6.5 day fast, expectations, predictions, struggles, and reasoning for doing it in the first place. I completed comprehensive blood testing before and after, as well as a DEXA scan before and...
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Holistic Performance Training | Drake Berberet, Assistant to Illinois Director of Strength and Conditioning
An awesome interview, getting insight with Drake Berberet, who is the Assistant to the Illinois Director of Strength and Conditioning, Adam Fletcher, which includes daily sports science and S&C operations. We talked about taking a holistic approach to training athletes, and what that entails. We...
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Coach Rich Thurman | The Steel Mace, Training like an athlete good or bad? Why capacity trumps skill, and Functional Training
Listen in on a cool interview with a great strength and conditioning coach, and Steel Mace specialist Coach Richard Thurman III! We talk about his background, the evolution of philosophies in fitness, thinking outside of the box, pre-requisites for training, building up capacity, FRC, and of...
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The Arnold Classic, 1000lb Deadlifts, Bang Energy Drinks, Liver and Heart Burgers?
Just a short blurb talking about my visit in Columbus, Ohio checking out the Arnold Sports Festival, as well as other attractions such as the Ludus Magnus Gym, and Westside Barbell! Witnessed Strongman competitors Brian Shaw and “The Mountain” Thor Bjornsson go neck to neck, each deadlifting over...
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Do You Need to Supplement?
Are you taking supplements or wondering about which to take? The supplement industry is a BILLION dollar industry, and it can be hard to distinguish between those whose claims are valid, and those trying to sell you snake oil. Here are some tips to make sure you're picking effective, safe and...
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Truth, or Dairy?
Is dairy as bad as everyone makes it out to be? What about almond, soy, coconut, or other plant-based milks? Take a listen as I talk about the health, environmental, and ethical implications of each, and whether or not we've been mislead Support the show
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Keto, Paleo, Intermittent Fasting, The Fad Diet edition
What's all the buzz about keto, paleo, intermittent fasting, and the carnivore diet!? New fads or do they actually have merit? Take a listen to find out Support the show
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Top 5 Training Mistakes
In this episode we talk HIIT, cardio before or after weights, High reps vs Low reps, focusing on accessory exercises, and not having a training plan. Why these factors are holding you back, and how to optimize your training! Support the show
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Do Calories Matter?
Do we have the whole Calories in vs. Calories out thing wrong? Do Calories even matter, or is it more about the foods we eat? Take a listen as I dive into less talked about factors such as hormones, metabolism, and the gut microbiome. Support the show
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Episode 1: Be the Hero
The New Year is here! Which means New Year's resolutions are popping up left and right, unfortunately most of these won't last. Listen in as I talk about one crucial piece we're often missing, that will help you be successful with your New Year goals, and all other goals! Support the show
About this show
If you're looking to start your fitness journey, improve your health, level up your performance, and stay up to date with the latest research, this show is for you. Eclectic Athlete Radio is dedicated to providing you quality, and easy to digest information that you can implement, to optimize your life through health, fitness, and performance.
Hosted by
Jules Damey