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NEXT-LEVEL RADIO

by Colby Wartman

Welcome to Next-Level Radio, the podcast that combines the iron-pumping world of strength and conditioning with the thrilling rollercoaster ride of business, finance, and life's wildest adventures. Our esteemed host, Colby Wartman, is not just your average gym owner and college strength coach. Oh no, he's the self-proclaimed champion of dumbness, making sure he's the dimmest bulb in the room every single week. We started off as a humble podcast, tackling the big questions in strength, business, and finance. But now, we've evolved into a crew of unstoppable knowledge seekers!

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  1. PETE LENO x AI AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE || EP. 125

    Pete Leno, the man, the myth, the legend. Coach Leno, one of the most impactful mentors in my career has been on the cutting edge of athletes' performance for 20+ years. Pete is the owner of performance technology company, Treadmetrix, providing high tech and data to coaches and businesses to…

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  2. GUS KRONBERG x BANGIN' WEIGHTS, LIVIN' LIFE || EP. 124

    “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.” ____________________________________________________ Strength training, working out, or fitness is much more than meets the eye. It's not about bangin' weights. It's not about...

  3. MATT JOHNSON x CHANGING THE HYBRID GAME || EP. 123

    Matt Johnson. Veteran. Ultra Runner. Zyn lover. Join us on our quest to change the landscape of hybrid athletics. ____________________________________________________ LISTEN, REVIEW, & SHARE THE LATEST EPISODE OF NEXT-LEVEL RADIO ON SPOTIFY, ITUNES, & YOUTUBE! 🎙 NEXT-LEVEL TRAINING:...

  4. Jake Paul Vs Rhino Camp Recap || EP. 122

    Fighting on the biggest stage in the world does not happen overnight. Want a look behind the curtain on fighting in front of millions of people? Its your lucky day. Join us as we detail the good, bad, and ugly as we prepped for the biggest boxing fight of 2024!...

  5. How to Crush Your 2024 || EP. 121

    Plain and simple. If you keep the habits and routines you had in 2023 and carry them into 2024, you will be in the same spot physically, financially, and spiritually as you were at the end of 2023. This podcast pulls no punches and gives you the tangible skills and tools to make your 2024 the…

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  6. LOGAN FRANDSON x MANAGING A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR COMPANY AFTER LOSING HALF HIS FAMILY || EP. 120

    Logan Frandson is a United States Marine and managing his family business, Frandson Saftey. Frandson Safety has been a staple in the city of Worland for over 22 years offering the highest quality training and equipment for all types of oil field jobs. Not only is Logan a great friend but he is...

  7. PETE STANTON x WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A COACH || EP. 119

    Coach Pete Stanton is the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for the Dickinson State Bluehawks. The amount of success Pete has had as the head coach is second to none. 9 conference championships in 10 years, a75-25 overall record, and the second-most winningest coach in DSU history.…

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  8. SETH MOERKERKE x CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES || EP. 118

    Seth Moerkerke is currently a pastor and business coach with Vizion Signs in Dickinson North Dakota. In his short career, Seth has impacted the lives of countless people, dating back to his college football days at Dickinson State. Through his dedication and passion for evangelism, the future is...

  9. COLBY x ADDICTIVE BUSINESS || EP. 117

    Today is a special episode, much different than our normal podcasts. I was honored to be named the keynote speaker for the City of Beach Business Group. Unlike normal business speeches, we took a different approach, pulling no punches and showing the raw life of a business owner. This is a speech...

  10. COLBY x WYOMING ELK HUNTING || EP. 116

    There is nothing quite like waking up in the morning, it's a brisk 15 degrees, and the cowboy coffee is boiling on the stove. Elk hunting has always been one of my fondest memories and we finally captured the experience. Jump in and listen to one of the most fruitful elk hunts we have ever had as…

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  11. SASHA HARRIS x FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SUCCESS

    Sasha Harris has one of the most incredible stories on Next-Level Radio. Looking from the outside in, you would say she had a terrible childhood, broken and lost. However, her perspective and grit turned that childhood into her biggest asset. Sasha is a badass chick. From being an engineer in a...

  12. LISA HOLDING-EAGLE x QUALIFYING FOR BOSTON & BECOMING ONE OF NORTH DAKOTA'S BEST RUNNERS || EP. 114

    Lisa Holding Eagle, is a mother, wife, chemical engineer, and one of North Dakota's best and most decorated endurance runners. Speaking with Lisa you would never know she has had 10+ qualifying times for the Boston Marathon, and has won countless prestigious endurance races (Mickelson Trail...

  13. COACH WARTMAN x Bismarck Marathon Recap || EP. 113

    Your most important race, is your next one. Today we outline everything leading up to our performance at the Bismarck Marathon. Training, nutrition, supplementation, pre-race rituals, and the lessons learned. 10 months ago, I could not run one mile. Fast forward a couple of months and here we are...

  14. CHAD RENICKER x GOING FROM 180 DOORS TO 880 OVERNIGHT || EP. 112

    Chad Renicker, a hard-charging father, husband, CEO, and real estate investor is the most successful businessman we have had on the podcast. Through his gracious heart and willingness to evolve he has built a very successful and sought-after business for him and his family. One day he went to bed...

  15. RYAN BOURLAND x HOW BOXING SAVED MY LIFE || EP. 111

    Ryan Bourland, a husband, pro boxer, and aspiring endurance athlete has had experiences in his life that many dream about. Being a professional boxer not only saved his life once, but twice. Becoming a world champion, and holding an impressive 17-2 record wasn't even for Ryan, he is now starting...

  16. SAM BISSON x WHY TRADITIONAL CHIROPRACTIC IS DEAD

    Dr. Sam Bisson, a father, husband, business owner, and chiropractor, is putting pressure on traditional chiropractors. Gone are the days of 15-minute back crack sessions, repetitive treatments, and no positive health outcomes. Sam takes pride in his tiered approach of spinal manipulation, soft...

  17. JERRY STRAVIA x IMPORTANCE OF FATHERS || EP. 109

    Jerry Stravia, a man who wears many hats, joins us to speak at a high level on the meaning of fatherhood. Jerry is a father and husband most importantly, but he is also a pastor, wrestling coach, and soon-to-be author. No punches were pulled, tears flowed, and smiles turned to belly laughs, Don't...

  18. BEN KAPPEL x WHY REAL ESTATE IS KING || EP. 108

    Ben Kappel, a fellow beer-drinking, real estate buying, knowledge-dropping dude, that is willing to grace us with his presence. Ben Kappel is a real estate agent in the Dickinson North Dakota area for Infinity Real Estate group. Not only does he sell real estate, he also buys and holds real…

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  19. #107 || Send It Supps: Fueling the American Dream with John Minelli

    John Minelli is the founder and CEO of Send it Supps, the first ever dippable pre-workout. Their mission is to caffeinate as many hard-working Americans as possible. More importantly, I get to call this man a friend, a mentor, and someone I look up to. Our previous episode was the most…

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  20. #106 || AI & REAL ESTATE W/ TAYLOR KRAENZEL

    Taylor Kraenzel is a business owner/real estate agent building something very unique and never seen before in our region. Taylor is the owner of Vizion Signs and Vizion Brokerage by Real. Vizion signs (formerly Keith Signs) has been servicing the Dickinson and surrounding areas for many years and...

  21. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #105 || FROM ZERO TO HERO IN REAL ESTATE W/ BRYCE KEPHART

    Bryce Kephart is the owner of KE&I (Kephart Estates & Investments). His company specializes in buy and hold real estate, flips, general contracting, and maintenance/upkeep for large business/apartment buildings. Throughout my real estate journey, Bryce has been someone I look up to and learn from...

  22. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #104 || LIFE'S STRUGGLES W/ DR. BRIAN BELL

    Dr. Brian Bell is a Chiropractor, Nutritionist, Certified Chiropractic Sports Medicine Specialist, and Certified Emotion Code Practioner. Throughout the years, Dr. Bell has created multiple successful businesses, invested in real estate, and raised a wonderful family! More recently, Dr. Bell was...

  23. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #103 || BUILDING BUSINESS FROM GROUND ZERO W/ LONNIE KERN

    Lonnie Kern is the owner of BEK consulting. From residential to commercial and all large and small jobs in between, BEK takes care of it. Lonnie was a national champion wrestler and then decided to hang up the shoes due to health concerns. Lonnie is a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to have on...

  24. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #102 || WHAT IS FRENCH CONTRAST?

    We are going to rewind the clock’s to when I had more facial hair, the world was in turmoil, and a common cold was sweeping the world faster than Usain Bolt's 100m dash record. Wait… the world is still in chaos, not much has changed! Next-Level Radio #102 || WHAT IS FRENCH CONTRAST? If you are an...

  25. Ep #101: Mastering the 4 Laws of Athleticism

    Are you tired of sifting through endless performance and fitness methods with no results? Look no further! We've cut through the noise and found the ultimate solution: The 4 Laws of Athleticism. Say goodbye to "biohacks" and complicated routines. These tried and true principles are designed to...

  26. Ep #100: Get Rich & Get Ripped in 2023 || Gus Kronberg

    Quit making excuses. Quit saying you'll start tomorrow. If you want to be average, be average. There is nothing wrong with that. But if you want to be the best version of yourself and achieve your wildest dreams, listen in, take notes, and make a change today! Welcome to the 100th episode of...

  27. Ep #99: Why Fatherhood Matters: The Impact of a Dad

    Why is becoming a parent one of those feelings you just can't describe? 50 people can try to describe to you the feeling and none of them do it justice. Join us for raw emotion, reflection, and future plans to become the best father you possibly can! WANT TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE MIND MELTING...

  28. Ep #98: How to Buy and Build Your First Airbnb Property

    What is the craziest thing you could do with a 9-month pregnant wife? Purchase, furnish, and launch an Airbnb business! Sooo, that is exactly what we did! Listen in to learn how to: ⚡️ Analyze your Airbnb Property ⚡️ How to choose the correct property ⚡️ How to furnish and estimate your costs ⚡️...

  29. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #97 || THE OTHER SIDE OF ADDICTION

    IF REHAB WAS A BUSINESS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE CONSUMER (ADDICTS) WE WOULD TAKE IT OUT BACK AND SHOOT IT. ITS A FAILING BUSINESS. OVER 80% OF ADDICTS FAIL WHEN ENTERING REHAB PROGRAMS. HOW DO WE CHANGE THIS? HOW CAN WE INCREASE THE SUCCESS AMONGST ADDICTS? AS SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD ALMOST 8 YEARS...

  30. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #96 || SENDING IT W/ JOHN MINELLI

    If Shark Tank is watching, it's time you figure out what Send It Supps is! Caffinating hard-working Americans one pouch at a time! We are honored to have owner and CEO John Minelli join us to talk everything under the sun! As a premium sponsor of the podcast, you bet your sweet ass we were…

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  31. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #95 || LIFE ON THE EDGE W/ JERRY STRAVIA

    Nothing wakes you up in life by getting blown up overseas... Jerry a father, husband, pastor, coach, and aspiring bodybuilder, joins us to go through the challenges and blessings life has brought him! Listen in for a gut-wrenching and heartwarming story all in one! JUST GUYS BEING DUDES! WANT TO...

  32. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #94 || WOMEN ARE THE SUPERIOR GENDER

    Women do not get enough credit. Many times in traditional athletics, women are overlooked. The sport of fitness and performance has changed that. How do women stack up against men in the weight room? What makes training women superior to training men? TUNE IN TO SEE WHAT THE RESEARCH SUGGESTS AND...

  33. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #93 || 5 MUST HAVES FOR YOUR FIRST AIRBNB

    Here are the 5 Things I wish we would have known before starting our first Airbnb! We are excited and eager to wrap up the launching of our first Airbnb, but with that comes the good, the bad, and the ugly! Flatten that learning curve and learn from the stupid things I did so you don't have to!…

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  34. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #92 || ABNB, FLORIDA, & GETTING ROBBED

    Never in my life would I have thought I would have been in my situation. Today we outline what I have learned in the short time I have dove head first into Airbnb. From the highs and the lows, we hope to decrease your learning curve as you enter this space. And oh yea... I was almost robbed down…

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  35. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #91 || WHAT MAKES A GREAT COACH W/ DARREN HANSEN

    In my book, Darren is someone I look up to and is one of the best coaches in the world. His passion is endless, his knowledge is deep, and the dude knows how to build athletes. Coming from one of the best coaches I know, we tackled the question, "What makes a great coach" and this shit got deep!…

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  36. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #90 || WHAT MAKES A GREAT COACH PT.1

    IF I ASK, WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE COACH, YOUR BRAIN INSTANTLY LIGHTS UP AND A NAME POPS IN YOUR HEAD. THIS IS NO MYSTERY, COACHES HAVE SOME OF THE BIGGEST ON KID'S/ATHLETES LIVES. TODAY, WE TACKLE THE QUESTION, "WHAT MAKES A GREAT COACH" AND WHAT SETS APART BAD VS GREAT COACHES! IF YOU HAVE EVER…

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  37. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #89 || LIFE W/ COACH KRAUSE

    This man needs no introduction. Named the best youth wrestling coach of the century for a good reason. If you have had the pleasure of watching Coach Krause in his element it is something you won't forget. No bullshit, all respect, and straight to the point. He may seem on the fringe with his...

  38. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #88 || NAVIGATING LIFE W/ BRADEN COLLINS

    Good friend and brother, Braden Collins joins us on the podcast today to talk about everything under the sun. Getting to hear the stories and experiences from someone with the travels and experiences he has is always a blast. No stone was left unturned as we navigated through our second podcast...

  39. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #87 || ORIGINS OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

    With the creation of Instagram and Tiktok, the roots, and the foundation of strength have been lost. We have stick figure influencers telling you the way to get stronger is vegan protein and smith machine squats. Today, we travel back in time and touch on the principles that have made badass and...

  40. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #86 || LIVING FOREVER W/ DR. GIL BLANDER

    Have you ever thought about living forever? Like literally never dying, continuing to exist and never aging. That may seem like a stretch but we are getting close. The use of technology is on the verge of cracking the aging code and Dr. Gil Blander and his team are on the cutting edge of...

  41. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #85 || INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE W/ TAYLOR KRAENZEL

    It is really cool to watch how life can come full circle. 2 years ago, Next-Level Radio (formally NLX2 Podcast) was born. Taylor and myself saw a need for genuine conversation and support for many different people. Now Next-Level Radio is a full blown, high scale podcast that hammers out some of...

  42. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #84 || MONEY MANAGEMENT IN THE UFC

    This world tries to teach us that money is the root of all evil however, without it, it makes life very tough. We seek our entire lives to become financially free but rarely take the tangible steps to accomplish it. Chris Hanna has had an interesting path to where he is today. From playing...

  43. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #83 || OVERLOOKED ASPECTS OF S&C

    The responsibility of an S&C coach is to IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, REDUCE ATHLETIC INJURIES, and TEACH LIFELONG MOVEMENT SKILLS. If this is the responsibility of the S&C coach and sprinting is not being taught, you are not fulfilling your responsibilities. Today we go over the three most...

  44. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #82 || CARNIVORE FOR LIFE

    In a world full of strength/nutrition gurus, we want to make it simple for you guys. This way of eating has worked extremely well for us. Does that mean its right for you, NO. Does it mean it could possibly work, YES. Today we chat about our past, results, and journey to get us to the point we…

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  45. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #80 W/ ROUTE TO THE GREY CUP #2 W/ BRAYDEN MILLER

    IT IS ONE THING TO BE AT THE TOP AND WIN THE BIG GAMES. IT IS A WHOLE DIFFERENT BEAST BEING AT THE TOP AND DEFENDING THE TITLE! BRAYDEN MILLER, ATHLETIC TRAINER AND STRENGTH COACH FOR THE WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS TAKES US THROUGH THE GLORY OF WINNING IT ALL...TWICE! NOTHING BUT SOLID S&C BANTER...

  46. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #79 || THE MISSING LINK W/ DARREN HANSEN

    In the world of strength & conditioning, we have strength coaches and speed coaches, but very few strength guys that can teach great sprint fundamentals. Why is that? These are both very dense industries and both play a massive part in the development of an athlete! Today, one of my brothers,...

  47. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #78 || GUS KRONBERG

    One of the craziest SOBs I know joins us on the podcast today to take you on the wild ride that is Bull Fighting! One of the most genuine conversations ever had on this podcast, buckle up for a killer podcast! -Bullfighting as a science -The rodeo lifestyle -Becoming pro in the bullfighting...

  48. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #77 || TACTICAL TRAINING W/ TYSON SHUMWAY

    Lets just cut the bullshit and get right down to it. Tyson has over 20+ years of experience in the LEO/Tactical training industry and eats, sleeps, and breaths the lifestyle that comes with it. In a different life, I 100% know that I should have been in the military, LEO, or private sector side…

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  49. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #69 || 8 MILE MOMENT

    Every human on this planet, if they know it or not, go through the hero's journey. While on the hero's journey we come face to face with our 8-mile moment. The moment that defines our life, the moment that dictates the direction we choose. Many people have had their 8-mile moment, some haven't....

  50. NEXT-LEVEL RADIO #76 || NEW YEAR SAME YOU?

    I don't get fired up very often, but when I do it usually has to do with someone saying "New Year New Me" or "This year is gonna be different." Let's just say the quote, "History repeats itself" applies to many different sectors! I may come off as harsh however today's podcast is here to give you…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Next-Level Radio, the podcast that combines the iron-pumping world of strength and conditioning with the thrilling rollercoaster ride of business, finance, and life's wildest adventures. Our esteemed host, Colby Wartman, is not just your average gym owner and college strength coach. Oh no, he's the self-proclaimed champion of dumbness, making sure he's the dimmest bulb in the room every single week. We started off as a humble podcast, tackling the big questions in strength, business, and finance. But now, we've evolved into a crew of unstoppable knowledge seekers!

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Welcome to Next-Level Radio, the podcast that combines the iron-pumping world of strength and conditioning with the thrilling rollercoaster ride of business, finance, and life's wildest adventures. Our esteemed host, Colby Wartman, is not just your average gym owner and college strength coach. Oh...

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