Courage Barbell Unlimited

Courage Barbell Unlimited is a podcast base around strength training, courage, and these both expand into quality of life. We will talk about strength training and how to improve all aspects of lifting. We will go deep into the lessons we learn in the gym and that takes courage. We will expand all of this from the gym into life. How courage effects all aspects of life and all that circles back to training.

Episode 85 with Amy Wattles 12/20/2024

Episode 85 with Amy Wattles In this episode I get to sit down with female strongman competitor, grip competitor, arm lifting competitor, and good friend Amy Wattles. We talk about how she got into strength sports. The evolution of females in strength sports. We tell some stories and have some laughs. Looking forward to having Amy on again in the future. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/34542390

Episode 84 With LeRoy The Machine Walker 11/14/2024

Episode 84 With LeRoy The Machine Walker We were fortunate enough to get LeRoy The Machine Walker to sit down with us to chat about strength, bench press, Armwrestling, and curling. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/33924852

Episode 83 Protect Your Peace for More Gains 11/07/2024

Episode 83 Protect Your Peace for More Gains How protecting your peace can help reach your goals. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/33839157

Episode 82 Voting and Powerlifting 10/28/2024

Episode 82 Voting and Powerlifting Just some thoughts about how voting and powerlifting are similar. How maybe if people took some advice from the top strength athletes, they would be able to discuss politics in a more positive way and have more positive outcomes. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/33635302

Episode 81 With Bryan Mann 10/08/2024

Episode 81 With Bryan Mann In this Episode we get to chat with Bryan Mann, CSCS, SCCC. I person feel he is one of the top guys on VBT training and just an extreme wealth of knowledge plus a pretty funny guy on top of all that. This was a great episode to record and any time I get the chance to be around people as intelligent as Bryan I feel extremely fortunate. He also had me laughing pretty good as well. I hope you guys and gals enjoy it as much as I did. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/33383077

Episode 81 With Bryan Mann 10/08/2024

Episode 80 Back at It and Some Thoughts 10/03/2024

Episode 80 Back at It and Some Thoughts In this episode I wanted to catch everyone up on why I have missed a few weeks without any new episodes, had a few thoughts I been I been having, and letting everyone know whats up! /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/33309767

Episode 80 Back at It and Some Thoughts 10/03/2024

Episode 79 With Guest Joe Sullivan 08/27/2024

Episode 79 With Guest Joe Sullivan In this episode we have All Time World Record Holder Joe Sullivan on. I am always excited and happy to get to chat with Joe because of his wealth of knowledge and perspective on training. I know that every time I get to talk with him, I will be walking away with an expanded mind and much to contemplate. Just because we talked about so much, I am gonna say the vast majority this time was about mindset. I highly recommend giving it a listen and see what you come away with. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/32755642

Episode 78 Compartment Syndrome Story and Not Comparing 08/21/2024

Episode 78 Compartment Syndrome Story and Not Comparing In this Episode I talk about the problem I had with my lower leg that let to getting a bilateral deep posterior fasciotomy. This started way back in my high school years and in the end is the reason I had to stop throwing the shot put. I find it an interesting and in parts funny story. The thing is, I posted some pics on my Instagram and some people think I talk about these things trying to compare or looking for some sympathy. I think comparing is useless and I don't need anyone's sympathy because I am very grateful for all the wonderful part of my life. I speak a little about this and tell the story about my journey with chronic compartment syndrome. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/32667397

Episode 77 With Guest Kathy Johnson 08/15/2024

Episode 77 With Guest Kathy Johnson We had Marshall Freakshow Johnson on the podcast a couple of times, but this was just a prelude to his wife Kathy! We sit down and talk about so many different things such as her strength career, having a young daughter competing in powerlifting, and about craniosacral therapy. The idea for this podcast started with her considering that craniosacral therapy might help my sleep issues. I was not aware of this therapy so we thought it would be fun to speak about it on a podcast. Lots of interesting knowledge getting tossed around in this episode. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/32596442

Episode 76 Steve Pulcinella 07/31/2024

Episode 76 Steve Pulcinella In this episode we talk to the mythic Steve Pulcinella. Steve is the epitome of the old school strength athlete with the personality to entertain and a physical ability to back it all up. He has a background in powerlifting, strongman, and highland games. This was just a very fun episode for me talking about the old days and hearing some new to me stories like only Steve can tell them. Get ready to learn some stuff and laugh a lot! /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/32358162

Episode 75 Marshall Johnson Bench Tips 07/22/2024

Episode 75 Marshall Johnson Bench Tips In this episode we have Marshall Johnson back on to talk some bench tips for lifters having issues with shoulder elevation and scapular retraction. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/32236852

Episode 74 Greatness will take some Loneliness 07/22/2024

Episode 74 Greatness will take some Loneliness Generally speaking, every time you try to better yourself in any way it will create a time of loneliness. Not a lot of people ever do this and I feel like it makes other uncomfortable to the point they push away. This is not a bad thing though and it is definitely not forever. In fact, it opens the door and makes room for a high level of people that will come into your life. So always strive to find your greatness and to bring out what makes you special. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/32236637

Episode 73 With Nick Tsourounis 07/11/2024

Episode 73 With Nick Tsourounis I am so fortunate to have so many awesome guest on and Uncle Nick is another incredible episode. Hard to put down in words exactly what this episode is about. We cover so much from old school lifting to training to giving back to the sport. Give it a listen! /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/32091682

Episode 72 Conan, Undertraining, or Overtraining 07/09/2024

Episode 72 Conan, Undertraining, or Overtraining It seems to me a lot of people want to just be told how to get stronger, in shape, lose weight, etc. It does not usually work this way because the only perfect way to achieve these things are the perfect way for you as an individual. Fortunately, there are solid guidelines we can follow which will work as we change as well. In this episode I speak about some of these guidelines and some solid principles to keep in mind. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/32068097

Episode 71 With Marshall Johnson 06/27/2024

Episode 71 With Marshall Johnson In this episode I get to sit down with my friend Marshall Johnson of Frossen Barbell in Fargo North Dakota. This is a long one but so much outstanding conversation from lifting to injuries to mental issues to life. Even to listen to it in multiple sitting I think there is a lot of worth wild information and hopefully pretty entertaining as well. Plus the best story is at the end so you have to listen to this and you will laugh!!!! /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31907082

Episode 70 Are You Training Hard? 06/27/2024

Episode 70 Are You Training Hard? Are you training hard? What do you base hard training on? Just because you feel your training hard doesn't mean you are. I think there is a lot of misconceptions about doing what is right, training hard, lifting with intent, and so on. The weights do not care about what you feel your doing. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31906807

Episode 69 With Guest Vinny Dizenzo 06/13/2024

Episode 69 With Guest Vinny Dizenzo In this episode we sit down with legendary bench presser and friend Vinny Dizenzo. We talk training, tell stories, and just had a great conversation you get to sit in on. I think as always there are a lot of golden nuggets of wisdom in this episode. Give it a listen and enjoy. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31725102

Episode 68 Just How Important is Sleep 06/09/2024

Episode 68 Just How Important is Sleep In this episode I discuss my person experience with Narcolepsy while becoming a very high-level powerlifter. I talk about how this gift gave me a unique perspective which has allowed me to see just how important sleep is. How it has allowed me to help others and to show them just how important it is. I find sleep to be the biggest piece of low hanging fruit. It cost nothing, is relatively easy for most, and will give the greatest results. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31665352

Episode 67 Best Lifter is Coefficient? 06/04/2024

Episode 67 Best Lifter is Coefficient? Honestly it does not matter much to me about Best Lifter Awards but I do find the discussion interesting. It seems like we should define what we consider "Best Lifter" to start with. Is powerlifting not about just being the strongest by lifting the most weight? Does how lean you are need to be factored into who is the best powerlifter? Do we even need a best lifter award? In this episode I talk about some of the random thoughts I have one this subject. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31605172

Episode 66 with Paul Leonard 05/31/2024

Episode 66 with Paul Leonard Paul is an exception powerlifter and strongman who has now moved on to announcing just because of his great love for strength sports. He also happens to be a great historian of strength as well. In this episode we talk about his past in powerlifting and strongman then to where he is today. Talking with Paul is so enjoyable because he is a wealth of knowledge. I am already planning on having him back on to tap into that wealth even deeper. I happen to be a huge fan of strength history which may be a great place to start our second episode. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31543497

Episode 65 Delving into Discipline PART II 05/31/2024

Episode 65 Delving into Discipline PART II Based on some responses I decided to do another episode on discipline. Have a listen! /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31542462

Episode 64 with guest William Charters 05/21/2024

Episode 64 with guest William Charters In this episode we talk to William Charters. This was a great episode talking to William about his time in the England as a Wolverine Commando and his love for training and fitness. As usual we cover a lot of ground making it hard to sum up this episode. So just give it a listen to hear a lot of amazing stuff we talk about. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31407452

Episode 63 Delving into Discipline 05/16/2024

Episode 63 Delving into Discipline As the title says, in this episode I am delving into the idea or concept of discipline /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31331527

Episode 62 Weeding Through the Info 05/08/2024

Episode 62 Weeding Through the Info In this episode I just talk about some thoughts when it comes to all the information on social media and the internet on health, fitness, strength, bodybuilding, etc. How to kind of weed through it all to get to those golden nuggets. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31202262

Episode 61 Motivation and Discipline 05/01/2024

Episode 61 Motivation and Discipline In this episode I try to work through two concepts that get talked about a lot in the strength world. I talk about how I use them and my thoughts on them. I also try to explain how I have seen them used by some of the best in the world I have known. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/31062458

Episode 60 With Brody and Colby of TrueRep 04/25/2024

Episode 60 With Brody and Colby of TrueRep In this Episode we get to talk with Brody and Colby who are two of the creators of the TrueRep velocity app. I have been using this with a couple of my online clients and am very excited about it so getting to sit down with these to gentleman was a great opportunity. I truly believe velocity based training has many great advantages and TrueRep is an inexpensive way for all lifter to get into it. I was very impressed with this guys and definitely want to work more with the TrueRep app. Give it a listen and look into getting your own TrueRep app. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/30977958

Episode 59 With Ali Gilbert 04/20/2024

Episode 59 With Ali Gilbert In this episode 59 we have guest Ali Gilbert. Ali is a leading trainer with years of experience and a vast number of successful clients. She found a lot of success training golfers and know focuses on mens health. Especially when it comes to aging. She has some great views and it was such a pleasure recording this episode with her. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/30909238

Episode 58 With Josh Bryant 04/11/2024

Episode 58 With Josh Bryant In this episode we chat with Josh Bryant of Jailhouse Strong. Josh is an accomplished powerlifter and has a very long list of successful strength athletes he has coached. In this episode we talked the mental side of training and as usual I feel there are many of those little golden nuggets of knowledge. /episode/index/show/264bd51b-8153-4994-8d2d-240cf8a37d91/id/30773598

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