
Jochum Strength Podcast
This is the Jochum Strength Podcast where we look to uncover what high performance really is with our guests! Take the journey down some rabbit holes with us! Keep Chopping Wood
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Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 15min
Mitch Mckee: D1 All American to Professional MMA Fighting
In this episode, "Merciless" Mitch McKee, a rising star in MMA with an undefeated 8-0 record, reflects on his journey from NCAA wrestler to elite fighter. He shares candid insights on the grueling realities of training, the psychological battles of competition, and the intense process of weight cutting. Mitch discusses the cultivation of 'delusional self-confidence' in athletes, revealing how dedication and camaraderie shape success. With humor and heart, he delves into the challenges of relocating for his career and the evolution of his training techniques.

Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 24min
Kevin McDowell: Olympic Medalist and Beating Cancer
This week for our fourth episode we have Triathlon Legend Kevin McDowell. Kevin is an Olympic Silver Medalist at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, multiple time medalist at the world level, and is also a cancer survivor. Tune in as we talk about beating cancer, realizing the Olympic dream after being named an alternate in 2016, and what reality TV show he is hoping to be on.

Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 32min
Dane Miller: Garage Strength Gym and Training Savages
This week for our third episode we talk to the legend Dane Miller Aka GhostFaceMillah from Garage Strength Gym out in Eastern Pennsylvania. They have trained over 50 Team USA Athletes, 7 Olympians, and have help get over 200 athletes to the NCAA Level. Having been there myself, it is an amazing facility that even has reserved parking spots for WADA and USADA from all the incredibly high-level athletes they train. Throughout the episode we talk about programming for different sports and ability levels, building a culture of greatness in the gym, why consistency is king. We had a blast recording with Dane so check the out bio for all the links to his pages. Enjoy the episode.
Website:
https://garagestrengthpa.com
Instagram:
@GhostFacedMillah
@GarageStrength

Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 15min
John Croom: Sailing, Cycling, and Coaching
This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we have John Croom. John is an 8 Time National Champion, Pan American Games Champion, and American Record Holder on the Velodrome as a Cyclist. Most recently he was on the American Magic Team for the 37th Americas Cup which is one of the oldest international sporting events in the world. Listen up as we talk cycling, sailing, coaching, and finding peace with your decisions in life.
John's Instagram
@JohnCCroom

Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
Tristan Manderfeld: Producing the Podcast and Cycling to Sports Science
Bringing the podcast back to Spotify and with a new producer Tristan Manderfeld. Tristan is an Elite Level Cyclist with multiple National Titles, on the USA Cycling National Team, and has raced around the world. He has now switched his focus and is currently enrolled in a Sports Science Masters Program at the University of Pittsburgh.
Tristan's Coaching Website:
TTPCoachingCo.com
Tristan's Instagram:
@tristan.manderfeld

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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
Exploring The Olympic Lifts For Athletic Development With Khrys Speed
Khrys Speed, a weightlifting expert and coach, shares insights on the exhilarating world of Olympic lifting. They discuss the evolution of strength training and the joy it brings to athletes. Speed highlights the influence of social media on young athletes, revealing how it can both confuse and inspire. The dialogue shifts to reigniting motivation through tailored coaching techniques. They also address challenges in youth sports coaching, stressing the need for qualified guidance and a supportive environment, before diving into mastering the snatch with practical tips.

Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 8min
How To Make Your Training Sessions More Alive - Youth Athlete Training Talk With Dr. Ben Pullen
In this conversation with Dr. Ben Pullen, a PhD in Youth Strength and Conditioning, and a pro at youth athlete training on Instagram, the focus is on injecting creativity into training sessions. Ben emphasizes the importance of play in developing young athletes and shares insights on game-based training. He discusses how adaptive and engaging methods not only encourage participation but also foster genuine relationships between coaches and athletes. Additionally, Ben highlights the need for a supportive, inclusive competitive environment to enhance athletic development.

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 22min
Surviving a 40 Day Fast with Dace Clum
On This Episode Of The Podcast Dace Takes Us Through His 40 Day Fast, How We Survived It, The Lessons He Learned And What He Thinks People Should Take Away From It!
Appreciate You Listening
Keep Chopping Wood

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 52min
Meathead Roundtable With Jake Tuura - Tim Riley And Will Ratelle Plus A Special Surprise Guest
Jake Tuura, Tim Riley, and Will Ratelle dive into a humorous meathead roundtable, reflecting on their lives in Minneapolis and sharing coaching anecdotes. They explore the challenges of athletic injuries and the determination needed for recovery. The trio also discusses the importance of authenticity in coaching and the evolution of training methods, including the debate around loaded carries. With light-hearted banter about dietary choices like rotisserie chicken, they tackle the quirks of fitness culture and the dynamics of social media interactions.

Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 29min
Training To Become An Elite Ultra-Marathoner With Coach Jason Koop
On this episode of the podcast with have the Legendary Jason Koop – Jason is a Ultra Runner – Coach and founder of REU a research newsletter breaking down the latest science of Ultra Running and their tag line of no hype all science might be the best way to describe todays podcast where Jason takes us down his approach to training ultra runners – how staying out of training philosophy fads in favor of looking at the
athlete in front of you can save you and why many times we are
succeeding despite of not because of – this was an amazing podcast with an even better dude and I hope you guys get a lot out of it! Keep Chopping Wood
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