

The Robbie Bourke Podcast
Robbie Bourke
Performance, health, learning, creativity, mastery.
Interviews and conversations with leaders in their respected fields.
Interviews and conversations with leaders in their respected fields.
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Jun 30, 2014 • 1h 37min
Episode 49: An Interview with Keir Wenham-Flatt
On the episode I interview Strength and Conditioning Coach Keir Wenham-Flatt.
Keir is currently working with EXOS as the head Strength and Conditioning with the Argentina Rugby team.
On this episode Keir and I discussed many topics including:
- Keir's Background- Keir's Coaching Philosophy- Keir's take on Energy System Development- Keir's thoughts on Program Design & Periodization- As well and many more topics
Hope you guys really enjoy the show.
Stay Strong,RB

May 26, 2014 • 1h 24min
Episode 48: An Interview with Jim Wendler
This Episodes Guest is Jim Wendler.
The is a renowned writer and former competitive powerlifter.
Jim is of course the developer and author of one of the most known training systems of the past 5 years 5/3/1.
In the episode Jim and I discussed:
- Jim's background- Influences on Jim as a lifter, coach, and in life in general- Problems that Jim sees with the Industry- Dymanic Effort Training for beginners and in general- 5/3/1- Business - Jim's current life and training goals
Hope you guys enjoy the show.
Stay Strong,RB

May 22, 2014 • 1h 13min
Episode 47: An Interview with James Smith (aka. "The Thinker")
On this episode I had the pleasure in interviewing Coach James Smith.
James and I discussed mant topics including:
- Problems that James see's within the Physical Preparation culture
- James thoughts on Energy System Development
- James thoughts on Olympic Lifts for Explosive Strength Development
- And much more
Hope you guys really enjoy the show.
Stay Strong,
RB

May 9, 2014 • 19min
Episode 46: Energy System Development Discussion
Just me on this show discussing some Energy System Development stuff.
Enjoy.
Stay Strong,
RB

Apr 21, 2014 • 53min
Episode 45: An Interview with Eric Cressey
The episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach Eric Cressey.
Eric is Co-Founder of Cressey Performance in Hudson, MA, Boston, in the USA.
On this episode Eric and I discussed many topics including:
Eric's background, influences, problems his sees within the industry, training the overhead athlete and many more.
Hope you guys enjoy the show.
Stay Strong,
RB

Mar 31, 2014 • 1h 7min
Episode 44: An Interview with Chad Wesley Smith
This episodes guest is Coach Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems.
On the episode Chad and I discussed many topics including - Chads take on problems that he sees within the strength and conditioning industry, Chads coaching philosophy, Chads view on energy system development for alactic-aerobic sports such as American Football, as well as many other great topics.
Hope you guys really enjoy the show.
Stay Strong,
RB

Mar 16, 2014 • 56min
Episode 43: Warm Up and Body Composition Templates
This episode I talk about warm up templates and body compositions templates.
Show Notes can be found here.
Enjoy.
Stay Strong,
RB

Mar 16, 2014 • 43min
Episode 42: Work Capacity Templates
On this episode I talk about some of the templates that I have used to develop work capacity.
Show Notes can be found here.
Enjoy.
Stay Strong,
RB

Mar 7, 2014 • 1h 13min
Episode 41: Interview with Mike Boyle
This Episodes Guest is Coach Mike Boyle.
Mike Boyle is the Co-Founder of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, which has been voted the number 1 gym in America by Mens Health for the past number of years.
Mike is currently the head strength and conditioning coach to the Boston Red Sox, and the US Womens Ice Hockey team.
Mike is one of the most sought out experts in the field of strength and conditioning. He has released many DVD products, and has authored three books, Functional Training for Sports, Designing Strength Training Programs and Facilities, and Advances in Functional Training.
You can read Mikes full bio here.
On this episode Mike and I talk about many topics including - Mikes upcoming seminar in Dublin on March 29, Mikes thoughts on the Postural Restoration Institute, breathing, and many other topics.
Hope you guys enjoy the show.
Stay Strong,
RB
Ps. There are still some tickets left for Mikes seminar in Dublin on March 29 - Click here to book your place if you still have not booked yet.

Feb 27, 2014 • 1h 22min
Episode 40: Interview with TS Wiley
This episodes guest is TS Wiley.
TS Wiley is author of "Light Outs", one of my favorite books.
On this show myself and TS discussed how optimizing Circadian Rhythms are critical to health and wellness.
This was a great show, definitely one of my favorites.
Enjoy.
Stay Strong,RB