Episodes
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#374 Brandon Gallagher
This week I chatted with Brandon Gallagher, a 2x World Trainer of the Year nominee and trainer of UFC champions. From coaching everyday gym goers to elite level athletes, Brandon has built his career around maintaining high coaching standards and continuously developing his craft. In this…
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#373 Alfred Jong
This week I welcomed back to Strength Chat Alfred Jong, Co-Founder and Head of Programming & Coaching at Reformance. Coaching cues are one of the most commonly used tools in strength training. But how often do we stop to consider whether the person we're coaching actually understands what we're...
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#372 Daniel Persson
This week I was joined by Daniel Persson, coach, businessman, husband and dad. After leaving a career in finance to pursue coaching, Daniel has developed an approach built around mindset, identity and getting the best out of the people he works with. In this episode, we chatted about: 🧠 The 3...
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#371 Woody Horler
This week I chatted with Woody Horler, Personal Trainer at JPS Health & Fitness. With similar backgrounds in university education, coaching in the UK and abroad, and completing the JPS Mentorship, Woody and I explore what it really takes to become a better coach. Because having knowledge is one...
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#370 Kandace Hudspeth
This week I was joined by Kandace Hudspeth, Chief Marketing Officer for OPEX Fitness and CoachRX. Marketing your coaching business can quickly become overwhelming. Should you post more? Follow trends? Chase followers? Or ignore all of that and focus elsewhere? Kandace brings years of experience…
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#369 Nicola Buchan
This week I welcomed back returning guest, and now Ironman, Nicola Buchan. The last time Nicola was on the podcast, we spoke about helping people step outside their comfort zone in the gym. Since then, she’s taken that philosophy a LOT further and completed an Ironman. In this episode, we chatted...
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#368 Rhys Calland
This week I chatted with the current Natural Strongman European Champion and 4x Armed Forces Strongest Man, Rhys Calland. Since entering strongman, Rhys has progressed all the way to competing against some of the best athletes in the world, all while balancing training and competition with a full...
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#367 Mary Theisen-Lappen
This week I chatted with former US national discus champion and 2024 weightlifting Olympian Mary Theisen-Lappen. Strength training had always been part of Mary’s life as an elite athlete, but what happens when lifting weights goes from supporting your sport to becoming the sport you're competing...
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#366 Hampton Morris
This week I chatted with Paris 2024 Olympic Bronze medallist and clean & jerk world record holder, Hampton Morris. Hampton has already achieved an incredible amount in weightlifting, so it was great to get a behind-the-scenes look at what life is actually like as a full-time athlete competing at...
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#365 Martin Refalo & Sam Schepis
This week I caught up with returning guests Sam Schepis and Martin Refalo from JPS Health & Fitness and JPS Education. I’ve chatted with Sam and Martin on Strength Chat separately, so it was great to bring them together and talk about how coaches can continue developing beyond their initial...
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#364 Mike Gattone
This week I chatted with Mike Gattone, Senior Director of Sports Performance for USA Weightlifting. Mike has been involved in weightlifting since 1980 and has also held positions with the Chicago Bulls and US Olympic & Paralympic Committee. In this episode, we dive into more than four decades of...
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#363 Dr. Justin Farnsworth
This week I got the opportunity to chat with Doctor of Physical Therapy and coach Dr. Justin Farnsworth, who has over 20 years of experience across high performance sport and general fitness. Justin has a huge amount of knowledge and experience, but what stands out is his ability to communicate…
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#362 Joey Szatmary
This week I was joined by multi-sport strength athlete and coach Joey Szatmary, who has competed across CrossFit, Strongman and Weightlifting. With years of experience getting strong and helping others do the same, Joey knows that effective strength training doesn't have to leave you constantly...
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#361 Aram Grigorian
This week I chatted with nutrition coach and creator of Four Weeks to the Beach, Aram Grigorian. After following Aram's content for some time, it was great to finally discuss what really drives fat loss and why so many people struggle despite working hard. This isn't about another diet. It's…
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#360 Ben Wright
This week I welcomed back to Strength Chat a great coach and a top bloke, Ben Wright. Every time we chat, the conversation comes back to one thing: lasting results don't come from perfect programmes, they come from repeatable systems. In this episode, we explore what it really takes to stay...
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#359 Dr. J'aime Goguen-Locke
This week I chatted with Dr. J’aime Goguen-Locke, powerlifter, gymnast, and Chiropractic Physician. J’aime combines her clinical background with her experience in strength sports, giving her a unique perspective on helping lifters manage pain, recover from injuries, and continue making progress.…
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#358 Dino Portelli
This week chatted with Dino Portelli, Head Coach at Titan Fitness Thailand, with a background in Muay Thai, bodybuilding, and military training.Dino leads by example when it comes to health and fitness. His consistency and discipline are obvious, but this conversation goes beyond motivation and...
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#357 Dr. Caleb Burgess
This week chatted with Dr. Caleb Burgess, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Specialist, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. One of Caleb's missions is to move away from the outdated idea that pain, injury, and rehab are black and white.Instead, he focuses on helping people...
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#356 Paul Oneid
This week I caught up with coach, mentor, and educator Paul Oneid. A lot has changed since our last chat, making this the perfect opportunity to discuss identity, mindset, injuries, and how we move forward when life doesn't go to plan. This episode is about more than training. It's about...
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#355 Dr. Katie Dabrowski
This week I sat down with Dr. Katie Dabrowski, Physical Therapist, Strength Coach, and Co-Founder of Old Bull Athletics. Training is about far more than adding weight to the bar or improving performance in the gym. Done well, it can improve your health, confidence, resilience, and quality of…
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#354 Chrissy Hayes
This week I chatted with strength coach Chrissy Hayes. With over 10 years of experience, a background across different training styles, recovering from injuries and operations, and balancing training with motherhood, Chrissy brings a realistic and refreshing perspective to fitness. In this…
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#353 Mark Fisher
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with gym business consultant, gym owner, and international speaker Mark Fisher. Mark is a legend in the gym industry. He founded Mark Fisher Fitness, which was named one of Men’s Health Top 20 Gyms in America, and now helps gym owners scale their...
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#352 Alexandra Bernardin
This week I was joined by strength coach for women, Alexandra Bernardin. With so much content online telling people what “healthy” should look like, it can be hard to know what actually matters. In this episode, we talk about cutting through the noise and building a more realistic, useful, and...
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#351 Jay Jones
“The mountain doesn’t care.” This week I was joined by Jay Jones, Founder of Next Level 360 Performance, Level 3 Pre-Script coach, and US Marine. Jay speaks from experience, both coaching and competing, which makes this episode packed with practical lessons you can apply immediately. In this...
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#350 Gareth Sapstead
Transformations aren’t just before and after photos. This week I welcomed back to Strength Chat, Gareth Sapstead, strength and performance coach, published author, and someone pushing for a smarter approach to results. If you coach or train, this episode will change how you think about progress.…
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#349 Jerome Scherrer
He’s back! This week I was joined again by Jerome Scherrer, one of the few coaches in the North of England to have worked with NFL, MLB, and NCAA Division I athletes. But this episode isn’t just about experience. It’s about what you do with what you learn, because knowledge alone doesn’t achieve...
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#348 Dan Reeve
“Hybrid training” is the buzzword at the minute, but most people either misunderstand it or implement it badly. This week I was joined again by Dan Reeve, a coach who’s been there, done it, and actually knows what works in the real world. Our last episode was an awesome chat, and this one didn’t...
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#347 Stu Locke
This week it was an absolute pleasure to chat with Stu Locke, an elite powerlifting coach and owner of Kodiak Barbell. Listening to Stu’s story, it’s not just about strength, but about resilience. From serious injuries to a near-death experience, what he’s been through and how he’s responded…
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#346 Sophia Nimphius
Just because something has always been done a certain way, doesn’t mean it’s the best way. This week I chatted with Sophia Nimphius, a Professor of Human Performance with 20+ years in elite sport. Sophia challenges outdated thinking and wants to push strength & conditioning forward, not by...
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#345 Susan Niebergall
Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. It means training smarter. This week I was joined by Susan Niebergall, personal trainer and strength coach who lives what she teaches. She’s proof that strength training isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about quality of life, confidence, and longevity.…
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#344 Ross Harrison
What does it actually take to last 10+ years in professional rugby? This week I sat down with Ross Harrison, former Sale Sharks prop with 300+ professional appearances. After a decade playing at the top level, Ross is now transitioning into coaching while balancing family life which gave us a…
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#343 Joel Harries
If you’re a rugby player trying to get stronger, faster, and more dominant on the pitch, this episode is for you! This week I sat down with Joel Harries, a strength & conditioning coach whose knowledge comes from real success and real mistakes during his rugby career. Now he’s helping players…
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#342 Stephane Cazeault
This week I was joined by Stephane Cazeault, Founder of KILO Education. If you care about programming, this episode is absolute gold. Stephane brings serious depth when it comes to detail, structure, and delivering a high standard of service. No guesswork. No flashy trends. Just systems that hold...
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#341 Ross Leppala
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Ross Leppala, Reactive Training Systems coach and 2x Masters Powerlifting World Champion. As lifters get stronger physically, what often holds them back isn’t their body, it’s their mind. The good news is that, just like strength, mindset can be...
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#340 Kyle McKee
This week I was joined by Kyle McKee, strength & powerlifting coach and Pre-Script Level 3 coach. There’s no shortage of “quick fixes” in training. Tweaks. Hacks. Adjustments. Shortcuts. Promises of faster results. But most of them don’t last. In this conversation, Kyle and I talk about something...
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#339 Julia Hlaing
This week I was joined by Julia Hlaing, a pelvic health physio with experience competing in bodybuilding, weightlifting, CrossFit and powerlifting. When it comes to training before, during, and after pregnancy, there’s a huge amount of misinformation that creates fear, confusion, and unnecessary...
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#338 Brandon Schultze
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brandon Schultze, a strength coach, Pre-Script educator, and someone who’s worked across both general population and professional sport. What stands out most about Brandon isn’t just what he knows, it’s how curious he’s been willing to stay. That...
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#337 Dr. Matt Casturo
We’re back for the first episode of 2026 and we kicked off this week with Dr. Matt Casturo, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Founder of The Movement System. Matt has a great skill of: 👉 taking complex performance topics 👉 stripping away the fluff 👉…
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#336 Josh Bryant
This week I was joined once again by Josh Bryant, strength coach, author and Co-Founder of Jailhouse Strong. Every time Josh is on, you walk away with something you can actually use in your training. With so much knowledge and experience helping lifters and athletes get brutally strong, this chat...
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#335 Tom Sheppard
This week I was joined once again by Tom Sheppard, strength coach, author, educator and every time he’s on, you can guarantee you’ll learn something new. Our last episode was one of the most popular I’ve shared and this one dives even deeper. We tackled a topic that sits at the core of every…
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#334 Sean McInroy
He’s back for the hat trick! This week I was joined once again by Sean McInroy after two very popular previous episodes. Every time Sean joins Strength Chat, the episodes have been awesome. Why? Because everything he shares is immediately actionable. You walk away with ideas you can apply in your...
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#333 Eric Bugera
It was awesome this week to be joined by Eric Bugera, a strength coach, Pre-Script educator, and fitness writer with over 11 years of experience in the game. In the world of fitness and strength and conditioning, there’s this idea that if something isn’t “optimal,” it must be wrong. But that...
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#332 Tom Swales
In this week's Strength Chat, I was joined by Tom Swales, physiotherapist, strength coach, and founder of COMPHYSIO+ Performance Wellness, as well as the creator of the Advanced Movement Therapist Certification. Human movement can easily get overcomplicated, especially when pain, injuries, or...
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#331 Nick Ridpath
This week I was joined by Nick Ridpath, performance coach and educator, for a deep dive into something every coach thinks about, exercise selection. Anyone can add exercises to a program. But choosing the right ones that support progress, reveal weaknesses, and actually move the needle? That’s an...
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#330 Jason Tremblay
This week I was joined once again by Jason Tremblay, Founder of The Strength Guys and someone who’s made a huge impact on how I approach coaching and programming. Jason has now been on the podcast five times, and for good reason. His insight into strength training, athlete development, and...
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#329 William Wayland
The last time I chatted with this guest, way back in the popular Episode 163, it struck a chord with a lot of listeners. It was great then to be joined once again this week by William Wayland, a sports performance consultant and strength & conditioning coach. In a world where everyone’s chasing...
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#328 Nat Galloway
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Nat Galloway, a British Army veteran, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter. 💪 I’ve followed Nat’s articles for Master Athletic Performance for a while now, so it was awesome to finally sit down and go deeper into some of those ideas around...
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#327 Dr. Adam Sawyers
This week I sat down with Dr. Adam Sawyers, a strength coach, gym owner, powerlifter, and doctor who’s on a mission to bring people back to what really works: the basics. With so much information and noise out there, it’s easy to overcomplicate training. But when you look at the results Adam gets...
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#326 Carole O'Neil & Pia Marangoni
This week’s Strength Chat was a special one. I was joined by two international powerlifters and an absolute athlete–coach dream team: Carole O’Neil and Pia Marangoni. With Pia a performance nutritionist and Carole an athlete pushing to level up, this really was a perfect match. Carole balances...
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#325 Andy McCloy
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Andy McCloy — Owner & Founder of BCI Sports Performance & Fitness, where he’s coached thousands of athletes, with hundreds reaching the elite level in their sport. When Andy speaks, you listen. His results and track record speak for themselves. In a...