Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
1) Episode 305: From Cal Strength to Commentating Worlds | Seb Ostrowicz
I welcome Seb Ostrowicz, the founder of Weightlifting House, for a reflective episode sparked by a Facebook memory: our 2019 California trip that led straight into his first World Championships in Tha...Show More
2) Ep. 304: Rep Maxes, Missing Lifts, & Workout Intent | Jessie Stemo
This week I’m joined by Jessie Stemo, a frequent guest of the podcast and CEO of Power and Grace Performance.We dive into the heart of effective training: what it really means to train with intention....Show More
3) Ep. 303: What Separates Great Coaches | Sean Rigsby
As a follow-up to our past conversations, I welcome back Sean Rigsby — coach, lifter, and founder of Heavy Metal Barbell. Sean has long been recognized for his curiosity and commitment to continual co...Show More
4) Ep. 302: Beyond Sets and Reps – Rethinking Coach Education
As a follow-up to years of conversations on the podcast, I sit down to reflect on the evolution of coach education — using the recent Power and Strength Summit as a springboard for discussing what it ...Show More
5) Ep. 301: Building Stronger Athletes | Quincy Johnson, PhD
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Quincy Johnson — strength coach, sport scientist, and Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas. Quincy’s career spans from high school powerlifting champion t...Show More
6) 300th Episode Special | Seb Ostrowicz, Weightlifting House
What better way to bring in a milestone like the 300th episode than having on one of the most influential people in my life: Seb OstrowiczFor those not in the know, Seb is the founder of Weightlifting...Show More
7) Ep. 299: Conditioning for Health & Longevity | Jordan Feigenbaum, MD
As a follow-up to a series developing on the podcast, I welcome Jordan Feigenbaum, founder of Barbell Medicine, physician, strength coach, and expert on many things health and performance.In this epis...Show More
8) Ep. 298: Heavy Carries, Top Singles, & USAW/USAPL Nationals | Jessie Stemo
In this episode, Jessie and I debrief on our experiences at USAPL and USAW Nationals. We explore the successes, what could have gone better, and how we are approaching our programming and coaching dif...Show More
9) Ep. 297: Dr. Michael Roberts | Muscle, Longevity, and the Biology of Aging
We are joined by Dr. Michael Roberts, a professor and researcher at Auburn University and one of the most published scientists on muscle hypertrophy and skeletal muscle biology. In this episode, we ex...Show More
10) Ep. 296: Endurance Training for Strength Athletes | Jacob Goodin, PhD
Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, the best damn strength power conference in 2025!!Register here:https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/Dr. Jacob Goodin is an associate professor of kinesiolo...Show More