Performance Talk Podcast
1) Beyond the Weight Room: Stress, Habits, and What Really Develops Athletes
In this episode of The Performance Task, we sit down with JP Echeverria, Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Boston Red Sox, for a deep, honest conversation about what it really means ...Show More
2) The 10th Season of Performance Talk is coming February 2026 - From the Vault: Train Smarter with Dr. Mike Israetel
In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of Performance Talk, host Dr. Ewell Gordon welcomes Dr. Mike Israetel—renowned sports scientist, professor, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, a...Show More
3) The 10th Season of Performance Talk is coming February 2026 - From the Vault: Breaking It Down with John Flagg
In this episode of Performance Talk, Dr. Ewell Gordon sits down with John Flagg, founder of Rebuild Stronger, to discuss the differences between powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and strongman training. ...Show More
4) The 10th Season of Performance Talk is coming February 2026 - From the Vault: Finding the Balance with Dan Pope
In this episode of Performance Talk, Dr. Ewell Gordon welcomes Dan Pope, a physical therapist and strength coach, to discuss the intersection of strength training and rehab. Dan shares his journey fro...Show More
5) The 10th Season of Performance Talk is Coming February 2026 - From the Vault: From England to the NHL: Stephen Nightingale’s Game-Changing Approach to Sports Science
Episode Overview Join host Dr. Ewell Gordon on this episode of Performance Talk as he welcomes guest, Dr. Steve Nightingale, a sports scientist and performance coach with the NHL's New Jersey Devils....Show More
6) The Future of Sports Psychology: Leadership, Trust & Mental Performance in Action
What does the next era of sports psychology look like? In this special roundtable, Dr. Hillary Cauthen, Dr. Brent Hogarth, and Dr. Eddie O’Connor join Performance Talk to break down where the professi...Show More
The Future of Sports Psychology: Leadership, Trust & Mental Performance in Action
57:51 | Dec 16th, 2025
7) Serving the Mission: Psychology, Performance, and Purpose with Dr. Amy Athey
What happens when elite performance meets real-life resilience? Dr. Amy Athey brings 25+ years of experience—from NCAA programs to Navy SEALs—to Performance Talk with insights on building trust, susta...Show More
Serving the Mission: Psychology, Performance, and Purpose with Dr. Amy Athey
59:39 | Oct 21st, 2025
8) From Data to Game Day: Craig Lane on Coaching, Confidence & the Future of Sports Science
Performance is evolving—and Craig Lane is helping shape the next generation. In this return visit to Performance Talk, Craig unpacks the growing role of sports science, why coaching still matters most...Show More
9) Building High-Performance Teams: Mauricio Elizondo on Medical Integration in Professional Soccer
Dr. Ewell Gordon welcomes Mauricio Elizondo, Director of Sports Medicine at Austin FC to this episode of Performance Talk. With nearly two decades of experience spanning minor league baseball, profe...Show More
10) More Than Muscle: Dr. Sean Green on Psychology, Purpose & Performance | Performance Talk
From soldier to sports psych pro, Dr. Sean Green joins Performance Talk to unpack the powerful intersection of mental strength and physical readiness. In this deep-dive with Ewell Gordon, they explore...Show More
More Than Muscle: Dr. Sean Green on Psychology, Purpose & Performance | Performance Talk
57:33 | Sep 30th, 2025