
Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
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!
Latest episodes

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May 13, 2022 • 1h 33min
Ep. 156: All Things Verbal and Visual Feedback w/Keith Davids, PhD
Keith Davids is a PhD and Professor of Motor Learning at Sheffield Hallam University.In this episode of the podcast, we talk all things verbal and visual feedback in weightlifting.This show is sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Keith's social:https://www.shu.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/staff-profiles/keith-davidshttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8-HGETEAAAAJ&hl=en

Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 33min
Ep. 155: A Heavy Metal Life w/Jo Ann Aita | Team Aita
After meeting Jo Aita during the week of the Arnold and having hours of conversation with her it was a no brainer that she needed to be on the podcast. As someone who has spent nearly two decades in strength sports, she has the background and accomplishments to tell a lifetime of stories.Enjoy this show that is somewhat off of the beaten path. Get to know Jo, Max, and the story behind Team Aita.Also, this show is now sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Jo and Team Aita:https://www.instagram.com/joannaita7/https://www.instagram.com/maxsgym/https://www.teamaita.com/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Apr 22, 2022 • 1h 22min
Ep. 154: Does Weightlifting.ai Have Willpower? | Max Aita, Justin Holly, & Seb Ostrowicz
In this very special episode of the podcast, I welcome Max Aita, Justin Holly, and Seb Ostrowicz. We chat all things weightlifting, weightlifting.ai, and plenty in between.Also, this show is now sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting AIhttps://weightlifting.ai/Max Aitahttps://www.instagram.com/max_aita/https://www.teamaita.com/Justin Hollyhttps://willpowerweightlifting.com/https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/Seb & Weightlifting Househttps://www.instagram.com/weightlifting_house/https://www.instagram.com/seb_ostrowicz/

Apr 14, 2022 • 1h 32min
Ep. 153: Training Frequency, Plyometrics, and Overload | Sean Waxman & Antonio Squillante
Sean Waxman and Antonio Squillante have both previously been on the podcast, discussing topics as far reaching as drug culture in weightlifting, all of the way to training volume and its role in driving fitness adaptations. We started this episode with the broad intention of discussing periodization. More specifically, we ended up covering plyometrics, training frequency, movement overload, and how eccentrics fit into the training of weightlifters and athletes.Also, this show is now sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Sean:https://www.instagram.com/the_sean_waxman/Antonio:https://www.instagram.com/antonio_squillantecscs/Me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Apr 8, 2022 • 57min
Ep. 152: Narcissism, Ego, & Confidence in Sport | W. Keith Campbell, PhD (pt. 2)
W. Keith Campbell is a world-renowned expert on personality and narcissism. In fact, he was on the Joe Rogan podcast to discuss this and other similar concepts.In part two of this extensive episode, we discuss the pros and cons of being a narcissist, developing extraversion, and navigating social media.Also, this show is now sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Keith:https://twitter.com/wkeithcampbellFollow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Mar 31, 2022 • 58min
Ep. 151: The Self, Personality, & Narcissism in Sport | W. Keith Campbell, PhD (pt. 1)
W. Keith Campbell is a world-renowned expert on personality and narcissism. In fact, he was on the Joe Rogan podcast to discuss this and other similar concepts.In part one of this extensive episode, we discuss the "self", personality, narcissism, and, briefly, we chat about what those concepts look like when applied to sport.Also, this show is now sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Keith:https://twitter.com/wkeithcampbellFollow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Mar 28, 2022 • 1h 8min
Ep. 150: A Deep Training and Coaching Discussion w/Ben Esgro, RD, MSc
Ben Esgro has flown under the radar for too long. From two master's degrees, two supplement companies, to the success he's seen as a powerlifting coach; you can say that he is a PUSHER.Join us as we deep dive into #nuanced training topics, chat about the lifespan of a coach, and rope in a lot of philosophy along the way.Also, this show is now sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Ben:https://www.instagram.com/benesgro/https://www.instagram.com/elementalformulations/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Mar 16, 2022 • 59min
Ep. 149: What makes it a weightlifting system? | Seb Ostrowicz, Weightlifting House (part 1)
Seb and I have recorded hundreds of podcast episodes at this point. As it stands, these casual conversations are some of the most popular.In this episode, we discuss weightlifting systems across the globe, spurred on by the next Coaches Only event. This is part one of a conversation, with part two covering lessons learned from a half a decade of Weightlifting House.Use code PhilWL for 20% off of your Coaches Only ticket:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/coaches-only-march-2022/Follow Seb:https://www.instagram.com/seb_ostrowicz/https://www.instagram.com/weightlifting_house/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Feb 25, 2022 • 1h 4min
Ep. 148: The Programming Masterclass | Jim Rutter (Philadelphia Barbell Club)
Philadelphia barbell has consistently produced champions. Listen in as Jim Rutter details his approach to developing technique, programming for, and coaching the best in the USA.Follow Jim and PBC:https://www.instagram.com/philadelphiabarbellclub/https://www.thesportissteroids.com/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Feb 17, 2022 • 50min
Ep. 147: Creating a Championship Culture | Brian Secrest (Vero Beach Weightlifting)
As one of the best kept secrets in the US, Brian Secrest has repeatedly made champions.Listen in as we discuss his team culture, his approach to creating and fostering relationships, and the recipe he uses to create consistent success at the highest level.Enjoy.Follow Brian and Vero Beach:https://www.instagram.com/verobeachweightlifting/https://www.instagram.com/brian_secrest/https://vbweightlifting.com/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/