

RX'D RADIO
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RX'D Radio is a unique blend of science, strength and clinical experience. Hosts Dr Jordan Shallow DC and Dr Jordan Jiunta DC offer up an insightful and sometimes irreverent perspective on all things health and fitness.
Both competitive athletes in Powerlifting and CrossFit respectively, these two leave no stone unturned with their hilarious, insightful dissection of the most common misconceptions, gimmicks and accepted practices in the fields of training, nutrition, injury rehabilitation and much more!
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram @rxdradio , Host Shallow @the_muscle_doc, Jiunta @thefunctionalchiro and check out www.pre-script.com!
Show produced by LunderJack Productions
Both competitive athletes in Powerlifting and CrossFit respectively, these two leave no stone unturned with their hilarious, insightful dissection of the most common misconceptions, gimmicks and accepted practices in the fields of training, nutrition, injury rehabilitation and much more!
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram @rxdradio , Host Shallow @the_muscle_doc, Jiunta @thefunctionalchiro and check out www.pre-script.com!
Show produced by LunderJack Productions
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Aug 20, 2025 • 56min
E610: Technique Isn’t Enough: How Motor Learning Drives Real Adaptation
Shallow and Jiunta break down the difference between technique, skill, and motor learning. From rehab to high-level performance, we explore how intention, quality of execution, and adaptability define your ability to actually get stronger, build muscle, and stay injury-free. Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Early Podcast Struggles (00:00:00) Airplanes, Neck Pillows, and Public Weirdness (00:03:00) From Travel Devices to Gym Devices (00:06:40) Engineers Who Forget Physics at the Gym (00:07:50) Motor Learning vs. Technique (00:08:20) Intention, Adaptation, and Misaligned Training (00:10:10) Running Like You’re Chased vs. Running with Skill (00:13:10) Motor Learning Always Comes First (00:15:30) Novices, Frequency, and False Progress (00:20:00) Redefining Success in Training Sessions (00:31:00) Rehab, Subjectivity, and Skill Isolation (00:34:20) Whole-Part-Whole Teaching Model (00:38:00) Showing Your Work: Coaching as Problem-Solving (00:41:00) Age, Plasticity, and Motor Learning Challenges (00:43:30) Coaching Youth vs. Older Athletes (00:47:30) Assessments, Movement Quality, and Coaching Experience (00:50:00) Subjective vs. Objective Progression (00:54:30)

Aug 13, 2025 • 59min
E609:From the Weight Room to the Track: Coaching Speed That Transfers
Killian Hamilton is back as the guys go deep into the art of sprint coaching with a full breakdown of setup, shin angles, acceleration, transition, and max velocity. From the weight room to the track, we explore how to integrate sprint work into a training week, avoid overcooking athletes, and develop speed that actually transfers to sport. https://www.compoundtpa.com/speed-camp LAST CHANCE to register for this cohort of PSL1. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Intro: Sprint coaching and co-host return (00:00:00) Why speed is always in fashion (00:02:19) Where to start with speed development (00:04:01) Strength as a limiter for speed (00:07:06) Acceleration setup mistakes and shin angle cues (00:10:09) First step mechanics and projection (00:17:11) Attributes that influence sprint positions (00:21:17) Transitioning smoothly to max velocity (00:25:05) Using resisted sprinting to fix transition issues (00:29:13) Delaying max velocity for better race outcomes (00:32:03) Programming sprint work without overcooking athletes (00:35:57) Integrating sprint and weight room training (00:42:06) Elite athlete case study: adjusting the plan (00:45:19) Speed Camp: building humility and empathy in coaching (00:49:55)

Aug 6, 2025 • 1h
E608: Pain, Perception, and Recovery: What You’re Missing in Rehab and Neuroscience
From a misdiagnosed spinal fracture to the neuroscience of nociception, this episode unpacks the real relationship between pain, injury, and perception. Shallow and Jiunta explore how prior experiences, raw sensory data, and normative expectations all shape the experience of pain, and how understanding this can radically improve rehab outcomes. Class Starts August 11th! Sign up for PSL1 now at www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Breaking News: Turns Out It Wasn’t a Disc Herniation (00:00:00) Pain vs. Injury: What’s the Real Difference? (00:05:03) How Perception Shapes Pain: The Gorilla Study & Brain Science (00:09:17) Bayesian Inference (00:16:16) The Athlete vs. the First-Timer: Prior Experience and Discomfort (00:26:01) Why Foam Rolling “Works” (Even If It Doesn’t) (00:33:16) The Rehab Equation: Raw Data, Prior, and Normative Values (00:35:27) Downregulating Nociception Without Drugs (00:40:04) Precision Movement and Motor Learning in Rehab (00:48:06) Sensation vs. Perception: Teaching Clients to Understand Pain (00:54:16) A Philosophical Revolution in Pain Science (00:57:21)

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Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 18min
E607: When Your Business No Longer Fits Your Life: A Conversation with Sean Pastuch
In this engaging discussion, Sean Pastuch, the founder of Active Life, shares his journey from helping elite athletes to redefining his own business model. He delves into the importance of effective communication in fitness coaching and the value of physical gyms in a digital age. Sean candidly reflects on balancing personal freedom with business ambitions, emphasizing family over profit. He also touches on the nuances of mentorship and growth, challenging conventional wisdom in the fitness world while sharing personal anecdotes that inspire transformative leadership.

Jul 23, 2025 • 45min
E606: CrossFit vs. HYROX: The Future of Fitness
Dive into the playful debate between CrossFit and HYROX, as the hosts explore their cultural and business contrasts. From personal health scares to quirky home security tales, humor lightens the conversation. They reflect on the evolution of fitness goals and the role of injuries, while analyzing how branding impacts community engagement. Discover the importance of community for fitness success and what it means for the future of workouts in an ever-changing landscape.

Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
E605: Authenticity Outlasts Algorithms: How To Create Sustainable Content
Dive into the wild world of content creation as the hosts discuss the exhaustion of constantly chasing trends. They tackle the ethical dilemmas of using kids in social media and how to maintain authenticity in a digital landscape filled with noise. Discover the power of the mute button and how it can enhance your online experience. With personal stories and a focus on genuine connections, they inspire listeners to embrace originality in their content while prioritizing mental peace and creativity over algorithmic pressures.

Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 18min
E604: When Hard Work Isn’t Enough: Jay Jones on Identity, Failure, and Grit
Jay Jones, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Marines and former Division One football player, delves into the complexities of identity and resilience. He shares his transformative journey from walk-on athlete to military officer, highlighting the tough realities athletes face during transitions and the importance of redefining purpose beyond sport. Jay discusses how overcoming personal adversities, including financial struggles and training challenges, has shaped his resolve and commitment to empower youth athletes through coaching.

Jul 2, 2025 • 56min
E603: Shut Up or Add Value: The Lazy Content Cycle
Shallow and Jiunta take a hard look at the shallow content cycle in fitness, emphasizing the need for meaningful engagement. They tackle the injury prevention debate, urging authenticity over sensationalism. With humor, they explore creating quality content in the algorithm-driven digital landscape. The conversation dives into the complexities of load management in sports and the biomechanics of injuries, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of core mechanics to enhance performance and prevent injuries.

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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 4min
E602: Separating Coaches from Content Creators: What Actually Builds a Coaching Career Today
The fitness podcast space looks nothing like it did when RX’D Radio started. In this episode, Shallow and Jiunta reflect on what’s changed, what still matters, and why trust is the currency that separates real coaches from content creators. Certification for professionals tired of slow progress and corrective exercise. Join the PSL1 waitlist now! https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Coke Zero & Coaching Evolution (00:00:00) The Podcast Space Isn’t What It Used to Be (00:05:28) How Social Proof and Trust Work in Coaching (00:10:05) Why Experience Still Wins (00:17:12) You Don’t Get to Charge Year 10 Rates in Year 1 (00:31:01) The Price of Growth and Long-Term Success (00:33:33)

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Jun 18, 2025 • 54min
E601: You Don’t Get to Chase Everything at Once: Why Strength and Endurance Clash
Discover why squats can cause hip shifts and how to correct them! Learn how to tailor your workouts during fat loss for optimal performance. The speakers dive into the tricky balance between strength and endurance training, offering advice on how to avoid losing progress in either area. They also tackle shoulder health and biomechanics, essential for injury prevention. Packed with humor and expert insights, this discussion highlights the importance of personalized training approaches for achieving your fitness goals!