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The Playbook with Colin Jonov — 128 episodes

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1

Bridging the Gap Between Western Medicine and Performance | Kyle Baum

2

Discipline Over Motivation: How to Keep Commitments When Life Gets Hard | Kaitlyn Kenna

3

The Dark Side of Leadership: Ambition, Family, and the Cost of Being “The Guy” | Zach Brandon

4

The Half‑Truths Holding Athletes Back: Lessons from 30 Years and 120 Episodes

5

Strong Beliefs, Loosely Held: How to Evolve Without Losing Yourself- Josh Chambers

6

What Coaches Get Wrong About Building Winning Teams: Greg Berge's 27-Year Playbook

7

Mike Adams: PTSD, Identity Crisis, and Rebuilding After Football

8

The Best of The Playbook: Justin Su'a- Why Success Feels Empty & How To Engineer Your Identity Beyond Achievement

9

Matt Rotheram- NIL Deals: The Gap Between Headlines and Reality

10

Coach Pat Narduzzi- How to Build a Championship Culture

11

How Champions Build Their Mindset | Rance Mulliniks

12

Most People Use Their Past as an Excuse. The Best Ones Use It as a Blueprint. | Dr. Mitch Abrams

13

"Unsustainable" Only Gets Used When Athletes Start Getting Paid - Jay Bilas

14

You Will Never Outperform Your Purpose- Tim Cortazzo

15

The Unconscious Competence Problem: Thinking Too Much Is Destroying Performance- Dr. Ismael Gallo

16

Jim Malone - The Truth About What Separates Hall of Famers From Everyone Else

17

Jordan Colbert- You Will Never Perform Freely Until You Stop Needing the Outcome

18

Jeff Schaefer- Everyone Wants the Big Leagues. Almost Nobody Wants What It Takes to Stay There

19

20 Lessons From 100 Conversations With the Highest Performers in the World

20

Michael "The Fort" McKenry- 25 Lessons on Identity, False Labels, and Performing on Your Worst Day

21

How To Build ‘Rock’ Athletes- Trent Mongero

22

Brian Kight - 14 Hard Truths About Fear, Desire, and Discipline

23

Steve Springer - How To Compete With Confidence When Everything Is Going Wrong

24

Matt Farago- How to Make Your Voice Louder Than the Noise

25

10 Lessons on Identity, Obsession, and What It Takes to Be Elite - AJ Shavell

26

Dr. Julie Gurner: The Unglamorous Truth About Ultra Success

27

Dr. Sean Drake: Nervous System Periodization for Elite Performance

28

Nick Raquet: The Pitcher Who Quit Baseball, Joined Wall Street, Then Fought His Way Back to the MLB

29

Coach Evan Burk: Delusional Confidence, 450 Letters, and a Job With the Miami Dolphins

30

BEST OF THE PLAYBOOK: Yogi Roth- Finding Balance, Curiosity, and the Future of College Athletics

31

Grief, Grit, and Grace: How Hannah Mears Found Her Voice in Sports Media

32

Jessica Rose Hood: How She Built 4 Businesses While Training For 100K Races

33

AJ Shavell- Six Lessons That Build Real Mental Fitness

34

Dr. Mitch Abrams - Why Anger Is Actually a Performance-Enhancing Drug (And How to Control It)

35

Tim Cortazzo- Why Young Athletes Need Failure More Than They Need Trophies

36

How To Silence Your Inner Critic- Luke Falk and AJ Shavell

37

Dave Kline- How To Become an Unstoppable Leader

38

Terry Grossetti- The Lost Art of Athletic Development: How We Are Failing Our Youth Athletes

39

Justin Su'a- Why Success Feels Empty & How To Engineer Your Identity Beyond Achievement

40

Cal Adomitis- NFL Long Snapper On Faith & Resilience

41

Sahil Bloom - Why The Most Successful People Are Both Delusional And Self-Aware

42

Bestselling Author & CEO Eric Jorgenson On Authentic Curiosity, Selective Perfectionism, and Success

43

Iowa Hawkeye Max Murin Reveals The M3 Method: 3 Powerful Steps To Turn Any Setback Into Success

44

Cooper Neimand Coach to Coaches- 4 Critical Areas For Winning That Nobody Talks About

45

BEST OF THE PLAYBOOK: MASTERING THE MENTAL GAME: SECRETS OF ELITE ATHLETES- Bhrett McCabe & Brady Howe

46

Iowa Hawkeye Legend Alex Marinelli- How Faith Transforms Pressure Into Freedom

47

Dr. Dora Kurimay- The Mental Game That Separates Champions From Everyone Else

48

Terry Grossetti- Faith & Athletic Excellence: How Genuine Care Transforms Athletes

49

Michael Krauza- How to Find Purpose Beyond The Game

50

Karlo Zovko- Why 90% of College Football Stars Fail: The Hidden "Give A Shit Factor"

51

Podcast Update: Colin Jonov faces hometown's worst flood in decades | The Playbook Announcement

52

Episode Re-Release: World-Class Performance Coach Dr. Julie Gurner On Drive, Talent & The Price of Greatness

53

Welcome to The Playbook 🏆 | New Look, New Energy

54

Running the Identity Marathon: Charlie Ruiz on Storytelling, Growth & Presence

55

Why We Rebranded: From The Athletic Fortitude Show to The Playbook

56

Yogi Roth- Finding Balance, Curiosity, and the Future of College Athletics

57

Coach Q (Fred Quartlebaum)- Championing Culture: The Kansas Basketball Way

58

Clint Hurdle - The Power Of Self-Discipline and Redefining Success

59

Habakkuk Baldonado- From Italy to the NFL

60

Q&A Episode: From Anxiety to Confidence: What Every Athlete Should Know

61

NFL's Erick Hallett: What Separates Elite Athletes From Everyone Else

62

The Mental Hitting Guy- Reveals The 3 Mental Pillars That Separate Good From Great

63

The 12 Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

64

World-Class Performance Coaches: How To Build UNBREAKABLE Resilience - Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett

65

The Uncomfortable Truth About Excellence: Why Tension Is Necessary For Growth- Alex Auerbach

66

Why Talent is Never Enough: Former MLB Star Kevin Young On Turning Rejection Into Excellence

67

The Surprising Truth About Finding Your Path - Steven Brault

68

The Unconventional Path To Success - Andy Grove

69

The Cost of Mental Fortitude- Michael "The Fort" McKenry

70

The Hidden Psychology Of Elite Performers - John Hittler

71

The Hidden Daily Habits That Separate Winners From Everyone Else - Kevin DeShazo

72

MLB All-Star Jonathan Lucroy on Finding Purpose Beyond The Game

73

World-Class Performance Coach Dr. Julie Gurner On Drive, Talent & The Price of Greatness

74

Year-End Reflections: 10 Life-Changing Lessons From 2024

75

The Truth About Identity, Performance & Mental Health | Athletic Fortitude Show Q&A

76

How Algae Could Transform Your Health - Catharine Arnston

77

NFL Long Snapper Rex Sunahara on Resilience, Rising Again, & The Price of NFL Dreams

78

Princeton Coach Mike Weick: From Sleeping On Couches To Building Ivy League Champions

79

The Dark Side of Sports Nobody Talks About: Sexual Violence & Power - Dr. Mitch Abrams

80

Tre Tipton's RISE from Rock Bottom to DISNEY SPIRIT AWARD WINNER

81

Why Most Athletes Die Twice: MLB Veteran Alex Presley On Identity, Faith & Life After Baseball

82

The Power of Obsession- NFL Wide Receiver Andy Isabella

83

The Fine Line Between Greatness And Insanity- Michael 'The Fort" Mckenry

84

USA Bobsled CEO Shares Winning Strategies for Life and Sport - Aron McGuire

85

Ryan Lavarnway: From 26 MLB Cuts to World Series Champion - How to Embrace Adversity and Win

86

The Science Behind Peak Performance: The Truth About Sleep, Diet, and Recovery- Kyle Baum

87

Olympic Star Natalie Wideman: How To DESTROY Self-Doubt

88

Hard Truths About Success Nobody Tells You: The Science of Winning - Brian Miles & Alex Auerbach

89

From Prison to Olympics - The Mindset That Transforms Lives - Tony Hoffman

90

The Brutal Truth About Success Most Coaches Won't Tell You: Terry Grossetti

91

Brian Kight: Master Your Emotions, Unlock True Discipline

92

MASTERING THE MENTAL GAME: SECRETS OF ELITE ATHLETES- Bhrett McCabe & Brady Howe

93

US Figure Skater Judge Reveals How To THRIVE In High-Pressure Moments - Amelia Keene

94

How to Transform Any Organization- Akron Head Coach: Joe Moorhead

95

How to Chase Your Dreams with Raiders Linebacker- Amari Gainer

96

From NCAA Star to Fortune 100 Trailblazer: Sam Card Reveals The ATHLETE ADVANTAGE For Career Success

97

SECRETS TO OLYMPIC GOLD MOST PEOPLE IGNORE BMX Champion - Connor Fields- How to Win Under Pressure

98

Enhancing Athletic Performance and Mental Health With Dr. Kacey Oiness and Dr. Brett Haskell

99

Resilience and Realism: From Basketball Court to Broadcast Booth with Madison Hock

100

Living With Purpose: From Pastor to American Ninja Warrior With Johnathan Morin

101

The Mental and Physical Battles of UFC Fighter Sean Spencer

102

Transforming Lives: Professional Athlete Nate Burkhalter on Personal Growth and True Fulfillment

103

From Small Town to Big League: A Journey of Resilience and Opportunity With Colton Hock

104

Balancing Trust, Empathy, and Leadership in Baseball With Clint Hurdle

105

Empowering Athletes: The AI Revolution in Sports Performance with Mbogeni Ndlovu

106

Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Trey Edmunds on Sibling Triumph, Mental Health, and Financial Savvy in the NFL

107

Mental Resilience: Harnessing Personal Why and Overcoming Adversity with Tami Matheny

108

Embracing the Journey: Unpacking Athletic Growth and Authentic Leadership with Nate Heise

109

Navigating Life's Curveballs: Cultivating Resilience & Mental Fitness with Trevor Rosenthal & Jason Holzer

110

Unlocking Athletic Resilience: Healing Peptides, Nutrition, and Testosterone Optimization with Kyle Baum

111

Building Winners: The Art of Coaching and Cultivating High-Performing Sports Teams with Greg Berge

112

The Unseen Edge: Consistency and Leadership in Athlete Excellence with Josh Bonhotal

113

The Athlete's Guide to Supplements and Fueling Performance with Spencer Lynn

114

Riding High on Resilience: Lessons on Bouncing Back in Life with Jeff Heggie

115

Mastering the Psychological Game: Inside the Culture of Excellence with Phoenix Suns' Brady Howe

116

Living with Grit and Gratitude: John Petrishen's Path to NFL

117

The Psychology of Elite Athletes and High Achievers with Brian Miles

118

Crafting the Identity of a Champion with Matthew Caldaroni

119

Resilience and Mastery: Unveiling the Mental Game of Elite Athletes with Dr. Bhrett McCabe

120

Anger Management: The Delicate Balance of Anger in Sports with Dr. Mitch Abrams

121

Elevating the Athlete's Mind: Dr. Brook Choulet on Mastering Mental Health in Sports

122

Embracing Excellence: Unleashing Leadership and Mental Toughness in Sports with AJ Shavell

123

Conquering the Mental Marathon: Strategies for Athletic Confidence and Resilience with Kelli Monedero

124

Unlocking Champion Mindsets and Resilience in Sports with Duncan Simpson

125

Resilience in the Spotlight: Harnessing Mental Mastery with Dr. Jesse Michel

126

Navigating Self-Doubt: Vincent Duffy on Confidence Building in Sports

127

Dr. Alex Auerbach on the Intersection of Mental Health and Sports Performance

128

Performing Under Pressure: The Impact of Identity on Athletic Success With Emily Klueh