

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
Joshua Gibson
Join me as I explore the minds of elite athletes, coaches, and experts in strength, power, and human performance. During these conversations, I often look for the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and well-being; a combination you've never seen before and will never hear again!
Episodes
Mentioned books

Apr 6, 2023 • 45min
Ep. 193: Building a Legacy | Virus Intl w/Melanie Lin
Melanie is the Gobal B2B Sales & Partnerships Director at Virus Intl. She got her MBA from USC and decided to work in the family business after quite a bit of deliberation.Listen in as we discuss Melanie's involvement with Virus, what the brand means, and how it's grown so much since its inception.Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 26min
Ep. 192: Team Sports, Leadership, & Social Identity | Jeremy Holt
If I were to describe exactly what I would want this podcast to be, I think this show would sum it up nicely. With a blend of occupational psychology and sport performance, we end up with a discussion covering what creates a (winning) team identity and the underlying group/personal psychology involved.Jeremy Holt has spent the better part of his professional years understanding what it takes to develop great leaders and great teams. He has been able to take a formal education, his Master's in Occupational Psychology, and turn that into success on the turf, race track, and in the UK Defence Academy. Join us as we deep dive into Jeremy's work, dissecting the anatomy of social identity and success.Follow Jeremy:Home - Centre for Team Excellence (cfte.co.uk)Jeremy Holt (@jeremyjholt) / TwitterEmail him: jeremy@cfte.co.ukBuy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Mar 25, 2023 • 1h 16min
Ep. 191: Finding Mastery in Human Performance | Mike Young, PhD
Mike Young continues to be prolific in the field of human performance. Along with obtaining a PhD from LSU in biomechanics, he's coached countless NCAA championship teams and athletes, along with professional soccer clubs, national-level weightlifters, and many other accomplishments.In this episode of the podcast, we discuss Mike's path to finding mastery in human performance. His story isn't much different from yours or mine, it's a pattern of continually finding and embracing opportunity. Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep. 190: Spencer Arnold | Beyond Power & Grace
In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Spencer Arnold. We discuss his background, notable mentors, day-to-day operations as a strength coach for Hebron Christian Academy, and more. Enjoy this deep dive into a topic that Spencer doesn't get to talk about often! Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 48min
Ep. 189: Long-term Athlete Development | Derek Evely
In this episode of the podcast, Derek and I deep dive into long-term athlete development, specifically with high school athletes.Get the early bird pricing for Coaches Only!!https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/coaches-only-march-2023/Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Feb 17, 2023 • 1h 36min
Ep. 188: Steven C. Hayes PhD | ACT & reducing human suffering
This was an incredibly special episode of the podcast, as I was joined by the great Steven Hayes and the show's very first co-host, Tom Newton.Steven Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology in the Behavior Analysis program at the University of Nevada. He's authored 47 books and nearly 670 scientific articles, with a career focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering.He is the developer of Relational Frame Theory, an account of human higher cognition, and has guided its extension to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a popular evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based methods.We discussed philosophy of science, Steven's involvement in the creation of ACT, and how people can work to integrate those concepts into their lives.Get the early bird pricing for Coaches Only!!https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/coaches-only-march-2023/Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 12min
Ep. 187: The History of Weightlifting House | Seb Ostrowicz (pt 1)
In this episode of the podcast, Seb and I deep dive into the history of Weightlifting House. Get the early bird pricing for Coaches Only!!https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/coaches-only-march-2023/Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 39min
Ep. 186: Ryan Doris | Redefining yourself
Ryan Doris is someone i've looked up to for the last 10 years. For those who don't know, Ryan is a pro natural bodybuilder, has competed at a very high level in raw powerlifting, and holds two business related master's degrees.During this conversation we talk through many concepts, ideas mostly centered around philosophy, wisdom traditions, and redefining yourself.Enjoy the conversation.Max and I wrote a book! You can pick up your copy here:The Weightlifter’s Guide to The Snatch – W|H USA (weightliftinghouse.com)Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offFollow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Jan 26, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ep. 185: All Things Weightlifting (Ex Variation, Gymnastics, & Business) | Kim Ransom
Seriously, pick up a copy! Click the link to support myself, Max, and Weightlifting House:The Weightlifter’s Guide to The Snatch – W|H USA (weightliftinghouse.com)In this episode of the podcast, we were joined by Kim Ransom of Pittsburgh Barbell. We cover a lot of ground, discussing how to effective coach the lifts, utilize exercise variation, and build a successful business.Follow Kim:Pittsburgh Barbell (@pittsburghbarbell) • Instagram photos and videosOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offFollow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Jan 19, 2023 • 42min
Ep. 184: "The Weightlifter's Guide to the Snatch" | Max Aita
Weightlifting coach and author, Max Aita, discusses the comprehensive guide to the snatch technique, critiques traditional methods, and offers practical programming advice. He explores simplifying training concepts, optimizing training zones, and evolving specificity in weightlifting training. The conversation includes updates on an innovative weightlifting app with personalized programming features.