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The Platform Podcast
by Jordan Kunde-Wright
I'm Coach Jordan founder and head coach of the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club (@twincitieskettlebellclub) and my mission is to improve the lives of others by helping build sustainable, healthy lifestyles. On this podcast I talk nutrition, training, supplementation, kettlebell sport, program design, mindset, impact, and really all things fitness with coaches, athletes, experts and regular people trying to live their best lives.
Episodes
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Ep. 137 - Ross Bell - Grip of the Gods, Chalk Science & a Two-Hour Long Cycle World Record
Ross Bell is back on the Platform. He is the founder and head coach of Armor Fitness and the man behind VIKN Performance chalk, the official chalk of the Twin Cities Kettlebell Open for as long as we run this thing. We are shield brothers, and this one is a good one. We get into what Ross is...
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Ep. 136 - From 550 Pounds to Kettlebell Sport Coach w/ Jeremy Olson | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
💪 Want help reaching your goals?🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/applyJeremy Olson walks into the gym now around 235 pounds, but at his heaviest, he was 550+ pounds. Over 300 pounds lost. Today, he coaches kettlebell sport athletes in Las Vegas and leads the...
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135. Luva' Bells w/ Gianna Kreider & Stacey Guestke | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
🔥 Register now for the Luva’ Bells Kettlebell Sport Open! 📍 Camp Rhino Southeast — Las Vegas, NV | Saturday, February 14, 2026 ⏰ 11:00AM PT / 1:00PM CT 🎟️ Registration + full event details: https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/LuvahBellsKettlebellOpen 💪 Want help reaching your goals? 🎯…
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134. Building Pro Kettlebell w/ Amber & Nikolai Puchlov | Twin Cities Kettlebell CLub
Amber & Nikolai Puchlov of Pro Kettlebell open up about the challenges and breakthroughs of building a kettlebell business. From design setbacks and manufacturing hurdles to the validation of seeing athletes worldwide embrace their bells, they share lessons learned and how these experiences shape...
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133. Men’s Mental Health w/ Brenna Thompson, RDN | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Men’s Mental Health w/ Brenna Thompson, RDN — practical fixes for sleep, anxiety, energy, and connection. Coffee cutoff at noon, alcohol’s rebound on sleep, blue-light wind-downs, magnesium/melatonin basics, protein that steadies you, and building real support. 🔥 Register now for the 2025 Twin...
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132. WKSF Worlds Debrief w/ Cole Moore | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
🔥 Register now for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open!📍 St. Paul, MN | September 13, 2025🎟️ www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/tckbopen2025💪 Want help reaching your goals?🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/interestform🎙️Competing on the world stage comes...
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131. Beating Jetlag for Peak Performance | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
🔥 Register now for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open! 📍 St. Paul, MN | September 13, 2025 🎟️ www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/tckbopen2025 💪 Want help reaching your goals? 🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/interestform 🎙️ In this solo episode of The...
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130. The Long (& Short) Path Back | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
🔥 Register now for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open!📍 St. Paul, MN | September 13, 2025🎟️ www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/tckbopen2025 💪 Want help reaching your goals?🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/interestform 🎙️ In this solo episode of The...
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129. Bobby Hicks, Next Level Chef | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Sign up today for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open! In this episode of the Platform Podcast, we welcome back Bobby Hicks, a renowned kettlebell sport athlete, content creator, and chef. Bobby discusses his unique journey from being a kettlebell sport competitor to becoming a social media...
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128. David Keohan, St. Paddy's Day 2025 | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this annual St. Patrick’s Day special, host Jordan Kunde-Wright of the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club once again reunites with David Keohan—affectionately known as “Indian Stones.” This yearly tradition marks a time to toast the holiday together while catching up on David’s newest achievements....
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127. 10 Red Flags in Diet Plans with Matt Borris | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode of The Platform Podcast, host Jordan Kunde-Wright sits down with Matt Borris, owner of Phoenix Wellness, to discuss the "10 Red Flags" to watch for in diet plans. Together, they uncover pitfalls such as extreme calorie restriction, demonization of food groups, and over-reliance on...
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126. Jessica DiBiase, OG Kettlebell Pioneer, MS | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica DiBiase, an OG, kettlebell sport pioneer and the first female Master of Sport in long cycle. Jessica shares her journey, from the founding of the first all-women's kettlebell sport team the famous Ice Chamber Kettlebell Girls to coaching thousands of...
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125. Maude Gorman, Kettlebell Sport Athlete and Endurance Adventurer | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Register today for the 2024 WKSF North American Championship!!! Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maude Gorman, a passionate Kettlebell sport lifter and endurance athlete. Maude shares her unique journey from dropping out of high school to becoming a kettlebell sport competitor and...
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124. Melanie Lin, CEO - Virus Intl | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Join us for a compelling conversation with Melanie Lin, CEO of Virus International, a leading sports apparel brand catering to high-performance athletes. In this episode, Melanie delves into her unique journey from a non-athletic childhood to leading an innovative company in the fitness industry....
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123. GPP w/ Mike Silverman | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Mike Silverman, a highly respected strength and conditioning coach, and master kettlebell instructor. In this episode, Mike & Jordan share their expertise on General Physical Preparedness (GPP), offering insights into building a solid foundation of…
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122. USA National Team members | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Join us as we dive into the international world of kettlebell sport competition with elite athletes from the USA National Kettlebell Sport team: Gianna Kreider, Ayden Jones, and Paul Klein. Our speakers share their experiences at WKSF World Championships as well as personal stories of overcoming...
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121. Matt Borris, Phoenix Wellness Nutrition Coaching | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode of the Platform Podcast, we welcome back our good friend, Matt Borris. Matt is a Canadian Kettlebell sport lifter, a CrossFit instructor, and a recently certified nutrition coach. He shares insights into his journey in kettlebell sport, the effectiveness of CrossFit, tall man...
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120. Val Rusk, Canadian Elite Lifter & Coach | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Join us for an electrifying conversation with Val Rusk, a Canadian elite competitor, renowned kettlebell coach and community builder! In this episode, Val dives deep into her WKSF World Championship experience, her training methods, coaching philosophy, and the incredible benefits of kettlebell...
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119. Tiffany Longcor, Coach & Competitor | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Join us for a fun episode of the Platform Podcast with Tiffany Longcor aka @tiffnessfitness a kettlebell sport competitor and coach. We dive in on her journey into kettlebell sport, bent pressing, and coaching. #PlatformPodcast #KettlebellSport #GirlsGoneStrong #Competition #kettlebelllifting...
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118. Fat Loss Drugs w/ Brenna Thompson, RD | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode of the Platform Podcast, we welcome back registered dietitian Brenna Thompson to discuss the hot topic of injectable weight loss drugs, specifically Wegovy and Ozempic. We explore the science behind these GLP-1 receptor agonists, their benefits, potential side effects, and the...
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117. Eat Like an Athlete Fueling High Performance | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
This episode is a free deep dive on performance nutrition that I gave for Kim Fox's Kettlebell Sport Almanac group on Facebook. I talk through my background, the triangle of awareness, macro calculations, and a lot more. Register today for the 2024 WKSF North American Championship!!! And if you...
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116. Audrey Burgio, MSIC, Coach & Author | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Join us for an exciting episode of the Platform Podcast with Audrey Burgio a master of Sport International Class & American record holder in Snatch, a kettlebell sport coach and author of Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Basics. She shares her tips for improving your snatch technique, and what she…
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115. David Keohan St. Paddy’s Day 2024 | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Continuing the tradition for the FOURTH year, I welcome back my friend and Irishman David Keohan aka Indiana Stones. He has spent most of his free time over the last couple years reviving the culture of stone lifting in Ireland, and has made incredible progress. So grab a...
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114. Women's Health w/ Jen Broxterman | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode, we welcome back Jen Broxterman to discuss her journey from high level athlete to a 29 year old with a cancer diagnosis with an 8% chance of survival who had to learn to walk again, and now teaches others how to live healthier, happier lives! She shares her knowledge about women's...
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113. Dave Anderka, the Agatsu OG & Kettlebell Coach | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
This episode is brought to you by the American Kettlebell Lifters Union. For the Lifters, By the Lifters! Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE! In this episode, my guest is Dave Anderka who is a long-time kettlebell athlete & coach based out of Ottawa, Ontario Canada. We dive in on his background,...
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112. 1 Thing Every Athlete Needs | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode, I’m going to dive in on 1 thing that I think every athlete needs, why they need it, and how to make the most of it. I won’t spoil it here so you’ll have to listen to find out! Thank you again to our 2023 WKSF North American Championship sponsors!!! Raffle Prizes: CK…
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111. Jen Broxterman, RD | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
This episode is brought to you by the American Kettlebell Lifters Union. For the Lifters, By the Lifters! Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE! In this episode, I welcome in Jen Broxterman who is a Registered Dietitian and founder of PROSPER Nutrition Coaching, a world-class nutrition certification...
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110. 2023 WKSF Retro | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode, we are looking back on the 2023 WKSF North American Championship to recap changes we made since last year, the feedback we’ve received from this year, and some of the awesome performances we witnessed on the platform this year. Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE! Thank you again to…
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109. Lynette Didur- CMS, Canadian Arctic Adventurer, Artist, Belly Dancer | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
On this episode, my guest is Lynette Didur (@lynettedancefitness) who won the Best New Lifter award at the Riddlestruck 2023 and hit CMS! She is a woman of many talents, and we dive in on her background and how it influenced her ability to perform in kettlebell sport. Enjoy! This episode is...
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108. Energy Systems 101 | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
This episode is presented by Morpheus Training. They’re a new sponsor of the 2023 WKSF Open North American Championship, and I’m incredibly excited to have them as a partner. The Morpheus training system is a heart rate based training system, but what makes it unique is that it adjusts your daily...
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107. My Best Lesson Learned from Riddlestruck 2023 | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
On this episode, I'm BACK from Canada y'all and COVID came with me :( I'm on the mend and wanted to record this episode while the memories were still fresh from the EPIC time that was Riddlestruck 2023! I had so much fun, and this competition honestly changed me and my perspective moving forward.…
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106. Jenn Casey, CMS, Kettlebell & CrossFit Coach, Co-founder of GA Kettlebell Sport | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
On this episode, my guest is Jenn Casey and we dive in on a number of topics. How she got into kettlebell sport, perimenopause training adaptations, and more! Sign up for her Jingle Bells event here, and don't forget to tell a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World…
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105. Lifters' #1 Mistake (and how to fix it) | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
On this episode, I deep dive on the #1 mistake lifters make, how it shows up in different ways, and how you can make sure you don't fall victim to it! I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open…
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104. 10 Benefits of Living with Purpose | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
On this episode, I dive into 10 benefits of living with purpose, the NEW mission statement for the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club, and the pillars that support that mission. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport...
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103. 5 Ways to Improve Your Resilience | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
On this episode, I dive into 5 ways you can improve your resilience during periods of high stess. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for...
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102. David Keohan | St. Paddy's Day Special 2023
In this episode we welcome back David Keohan, the Irish Indian Jones and stone lifter extraordinaire, creator of KettleYoga, Master of Sport in Long Cycle, and former Ireland & European Champion. We check in on his efforts to discover and resurrect the sport of stone lifting in Ireland while we…
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101. How to Beat a Case of the F*$% Its | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
On this episode, we take on the F*$% Its. I do a quick dive on what they are and my 5 tips for how to beat them. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of early...
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100. Dr. Sarah Fornero, Master of Sport | Twin Cities Kettlebell Open
Happy New Year! It has officially been 100 episodes of The Platform Podcast, and I THANK YOU for your support! I had to bring in a special guest for this episode so I interviewed my very first kettlebell sport athlete, Dr. Sarah Forenero who I met while working at Urban Athlete in Chicago a…
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99. How to Plan Your Training for 2023 | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode we dig in on how I apply my Integrated Coaching framework to align the seasons of training across an entire year to ensure we make continual progress towards our goals without burning out. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday…
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98. 5 Things Holding You Back | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope this episode finds you well and thriving, but if you're feeling like you are stuck in one area or another this episode may help. I dive in on 5 things I see holding people back from doing their best. I hope you find it helpful! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin...
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97. Ryan Thompson- KB Athlete, Father, Mustache role model | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode I welcome in Ryan Thompson (@nordicstache) and we get into his journey to kettlebell sport, the power of negativity, doing hard things, and how he approaches his training. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in...
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96. Denis Vasilev, 11x World Champion, MSIC & Coach (Part 2) | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In part 2 of my interview Denis Vasilev (@denisvasilevkbsport) we focus in on his work as a coach and discuss his methods, approach to mindset, pacing for the different lifts, how to know when you're ready to move up weights, and more. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities...
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95. Denis Vasilev, 11x World Champion, MSIC & Coach (Part 1) | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode I welcome in Denis Vasilev (@denisvasilev) one of, if not THE, greatest of all time kettlebell lifers. We talk about his experience growing up in Russia and how he got into the sport, the greatest long cycle performance of his career so far, and the set he is most proud of. I hope...
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94. 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open Retrospective | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
Thank you to EVERYONE who made the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open a success! I appreciate your support and the excellent performances I saw on the platforms in person and from all over the world!!! In this episode, I recap the event's top performers and prize winners and then reflect on the...
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93. 10 Tips for a Great Kettlebell Sport Competition | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
The 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is almost here! We are NOW accepting video submissions and the in person competition kicks off on Saturday October 22nd! I am incredibly excited to see everyone's lift. Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals...
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92. Aleks Salkin, SFG 2 & Original Strength Coach | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode, is Part 2 of my conversation with Aleks Salkin (@aleksandersalkin) a Strong First level 2 coach who focuses on kettlebell and body weight programs. We dive in on his nickname, his background, and a variety of other topics. I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022...
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91. Aleks Salkin, SFG 2 & Original Strength Coach (Part 1) | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode, my guest is Aleks Salkin (@aleksandersalkin) a Strong First level 2 coach who focuses on kettlebell and body weight programs. We dive in on his nickname, his background, and a variety of other topics. I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell...
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90. Dru Gallagher, Coach Evangalist, n00b kettlebell sport athlete | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode I welcome in Dru Gallagher (@0ldmangallagher) who won Best New Lifter at the Riddlestruck Open on August 14th. We talk about his experience competing in kettlebell sport for the first time, his background racing go-karts, and his coaching philosophy on what makes good CrossFit...
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89. Body Shaming | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode I go off a bit on something that really pisses me off; people making unsolicited comments about other people's bodies on social media. Fair warning, there are more swear words in this one than usual as this topic really hits a nerve for me. I hope you find my outrage at the very...
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88. Chris Guyll, Kettlebell Sport Hangout founder | Twin Cities Kettlebell Club
In this episode I am very excited to welcome in Chris Guyll. Chris is the founder of the Kettlebell Sport Hangout, and an experiend kettlebell sport athlete & coach. We go all in on kettlebell sport in this chat and talk through a range of topics on technique, coaching, and why Chirs hates long...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I'm Coach Jordan founder and head coach of the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club (@twincitieskettlebellclub) and my mission is to improve the lives of others by helping build sustainable, healthy lifestyles. On this podcast I talk nutrition, training, supplementation, kettlebell sport, program design, mindset, impact, and really all things fitness with coaches, athletes, experts and regular people trying to live their best lives.
HOSTED BY
Jordan Kunde-Wright
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