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The Playbook with Colin Jonov — 134 episodes

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Best of The Playbook: "Unsustainable" Only Gets Used When Athletes Start Getting Paid - Jay Bilas

2

Olympic Gold Medalist: What Nobody Tells You About 'Making It | Taylor Heise

3

"You Can't Gain What You Can't Give": An NBA Insider's Brutal Truth About Trust and Ego | Brady Howe

4

Inside the Mindset of the Most Elite Athletes | Josh Kozuch

5

The Hard Truths About Discipline, Details, and Making an NFL Roster- Silas Walters

6

The Best of The Playbook: Dr. Julie Gurner: The Unglamorous Truth About Ultra Success

7

Bridging the Gap Between Western Medicine and Performance | Kyle Baum

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

Coach Pat Narduzzi- How to Build a Championship Culture

17

How Champions Build Their Mindset | Rance Mulliniks

18

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

19

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

20

You Will Never Outperform Your Purpose- Tim Cortazzo

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

How To Build ‘Rock’ Athletes- Trent Mongero

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

Dr. Julie Gurner: The Unglamorous Truth About Ultra Success

33

Dr. Sean Drake: Nervous System Periodization for Elite Performance

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

AJ Shavell- Six Lessons That Build Real Mental Fitness

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

Dave Kline- How To Become an Unstoppable Leader

44

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

45

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

46

Cal Adomitis- NFL Long Snapper On Faith & Resilience

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

Michael Krauza- How to Find Purpose Beyond The Game

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

Welcome to The Playbook 🏆 | New Look, New Energy

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

Habakkuk Baldonado- From Italy to the NFL

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

The 12 Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

The Surprising Truth About Finding Your Path - Steven Brault

74

The Unconventional Path To Success - Andy Grove

75

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

76

The Hidden Psychology Of Elite Performers - John Hittler

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

How Algae Could Transform Your Health - Catharine Arnston

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

The Power of Obsession- NFL Wide Receiver Andy Isabella

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

Olympic Star Natalie Wideman: How To DESTROY Self-Doubt

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

Brian Kight: Master Your Emotions, Unlock True Discipline

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

How to Chase Your Dreams with Raiders Linebacker- Amari Gainer

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

The Mental and Physical Battles of UFC Fighter Sean Spencer

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

The Psychology of Elite Athletes and High Achievers with Brian Miles

124

Crafting the Identity of a Champion with Matthew Caldaroni

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

Unlocking Champion Mindsets and Resilience in Sports with Duncan Simpson

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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