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Level Up with Coach FergieLive ‘Daru’ Strong: How Modern Champions Are Forged from the Inside Out 🥊🔥 Level 🆙 Conversation with Elite Performance Architect Phil DaruSHOW NOTESPhil Daru is a world renowned 5x award winning strength coach, author, speaker, entrepreneur, creator, and family man. Daru has worked with thousands of world class athletes and coaches including 7 world champion fighters, 2x gold medalist boxer, and 4x Olympian judoka using his methods of training. Taught in over 14 countries where he’s globally recognized for his contributions to the combat sports performance world. “train the body, forge the mind, live beyond strong 📣QUOTE: “I try to make sure that I'm living my purpose every day… Mostly it’s to glorify God.”...
2025-12-0526 min
Level Up with Coach FergieLive ‘Daru’ Strong: How Modern Champions Are Forged from the Inside Out 🔥 Level 🆙 Conversation with Elite Performance Architect Phil DaruPhil Daru is a world renowned 5x award winning strength coach, author, speaker, entrepreneur, creator, and family man. Daru has worked with thousands of world class athletes and coaches including 7 world champion fighters, 2x gold medalist boxer, and 4x Olympian judoka using his methods of training. Taught in over 14 countries where he’s globally recognized for his contributions to the combat sports performance world. “train the body, forge the mind, live beyond strong 📣 QUOTE: “I try to make sure that I'm living my purpose every day… Mostly it’s to glorify God.” - Phil Darua Level 🆙 Take-Aways Fait...
2025-11-2926 min
HYDRATE with Tracy DuhsTraining UFC Champions, Escaping 60 Years in Prison, Finding Purpose, and Seeking The Arduous Ft. Phil Daru | Ep. 8In this episode of HYDRATE, Tracy sits down with Phil Daru, elite performance coach to UFC champions and founder of Daru Strong Performance. A former professional fighter turned mentor, Phil shares how faith, purpose, and relentless self-improvement fuel success for athletes and everyday warriors alike. About Phil Daru: With 15+ years in sports performance, Phil has trained over 200 professional athletes, including UFC stars like Dustin Poirier, and mentors 5,000+ coaches globally. A devoted family man and man of faith, he blends physical training with spiritual resilience, running his Florida-based gym while prioritizing service to others. His journey—from overcoming a...
2025-02-141h 03
Flow State with Harry MackDaru Jones: In The Pocket, Crafting An IdentityIn this episode of Flow State, Harry welcomes two-time Grammy winner Daru Jones to the podcast. Best known for his genre-bending drumming and unique drum setup, Daru has performed, recorded, and toured with legendary musicians including Jack White, Pete Rock, Gloria Gaynor, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Black Milk, and more. Daru tells stories about coming up in gospel music and discovering jazz and hip-hop through drumming. They discuss creating your own style in music, forging a path that transcends genre, and becoming anointed by the flow state. Bookended by studio jam sessions, this episode of Flow State is not...
2024-05-131h 00
Go with Elmo Lovano36. Daru Jones - Drumming with Jack White, SNL, his kit set up, creating custom drums, developing styleEpisode 36 - Daru Jones is one of the most recognizable drummers on the planet. Whether you’re hearing him on a record, seeing him on tour, or even just looking at his kit, you know it’s Daru. He creates custom drums, cymbals, sticks and sound effects. He even sets his drum set up so they’re essentially backwards! Daru is one of a kind, and he’s an amazingly humble and loving guy. We talk with Daru about how he got the gig with Jack White, his past with Nas, Talib Kweli, Black Milk, church, developing his uniqueness, and so m...
2024-03-281h 34
Architect of ResilienceArchitect of Resilience #007: Phil Daru talks with Chris DuffinWelcome to the "Architect of Resilience Podcast," where we dive deep into the minds of those who have built their lives around the art of enduring and thriving amidst challenges. I'm your host, Chris Duffin, and in this episode, we're joined by the multifaceted strength and conditioning guru, Phil Daru. Phil Daru, strength and conditioning coach, MMA expert. Phil specialized in managing the fight prep app, communication in coaching, mentorship program, periodization in life, sports psychology, branding for coaches, marketing in fitness, and coaching fitness sales skills. In the world of combat sports and coaching...
2024-03-051h 04
Apogee StrongFinding Strength and Happiness Through Adversity w/ Phil DaruLife is full of adversities and trials, as if we're being tested to show strength. Thus, It is up to us how we can adapt and get stronger to endure any pain. And as we continue to pivot, move, and make an effort to find our purpose and goal, we collect experiences that accumulate over time and help us tackle any challenges in life. And from there, happiness will come.
Phil Daru shares his life experiences growing up in a bad environment, going to prison, and dropping out of school. Since childhood, Phil grew up with challenges...
2023-08-2436 min
Honey Badger HourHoney Badger Hour Episode 95 Phil DaruThis week we are joined by 5x MMA coach of the year winner, Performance Coach, business owner, entrepreneur, mentor, Phil Daru @PhilDaruStrong we go over a plethora of topics such as how Mr. Daru got into the sport of MMA, how he began training clients and getting into the fitness industry, traveling to Chechnya to train fighters, different training modules for different athletes and whether you can or you can’t teach heart! All this plus much more on episode 95 of the Honey Badger Hour podcast with Phil Daru. Be sure to follow coach Phil Daru on social media and...
2023-08-151h 39
Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard282. How Prison, MMA Knockouts, Apply to Business & Leadership Strategy | Guest Phil DaruJoin us as host, Mark Minard, sits down with MMA fighter, Phil Daru, as he shares the story behind the story of facing 60 years of prison at age 16, almost dying in a fight, building a successful business, leadership, life, and Elevating Beyond the circumstances, the adversity, to achieve significant success! Join us as host, Mark Minard, sits down w/ former MMA fighter, Phil Daru , as he shares the story behind the story of facing 60 yrs of prison at age 16, almost dying in a fight, building a successful business, leadership, life, & Elevating Beyond the circumstances, the adversity, to...
2023-05-221h 42
Dave Tate's Table Talk#176 Phil Daru | AWARD WINNING TRAINER, UFC ELITE FIGHTERS, Timbalandelitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Phil Daru is a strength coach, speaker, entrepreneur, creator, and family man. Daru has worked with over 5,000 coaches in his mentorship program, and has taught seminars in over 14 different countries. He has worked with well over 300 professional athletes along his near 2 decades of coaching. As a former pro fighter and collegiate athlete Daru has also competed in...
2023-02-233h 32
Apogee StrongPhil Daru - The Trainer of Champions"Pivot" is the name of the game in today's episode. Our guest certainly has a deep understanding of what it's like to not have things work out the way you planned them. Phil Daru from a young age had wanted to play professional football and some decisions that he made became obstacles on his journey. But even still he pressed on. Until circumstances prevented him from moving forward. He changed course and got into fighting until that also was no longer an option. Phil shares his journey with the young men of Apogee and how he obtained success and...
2023-01-131h 02
The Mindset ForgeHow Shadowboxing and Breath Work can Super-charge Performance w/ Phil DaruIn this throwback episode, Top strength and conditioning coach Phil Daru explains the mindset of an mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, details around training Dustin Poirier and other top UFC athletes, and how Breath work and shadowboxing helps Phil Super-Charge his performance and get to a flow state. In this episode, Phil talks about his days as a professional MMA fighter, how he works with athletes to make sure they are in top condition for performing at the highest level, and even how Phil as a public figure uses shadowboxing as a way to get into a flow...
2022-08-1751 min
Sarah Hagan BackstageSarah Hagan Backstage with Daru JonesDaru Jones is the drummer for Jack White and quite a few others, has won two Grammy Awards, and runs a record label. He is also known for his incredibly unique drum setup, and his bright outfits with coordinating hats and glasses. We are going to talk about all of these things, with an overall theme of embracing what makes you unique and fostering great relationships. So come along with me as I catch up with Daru Jones!Follow Daru on Instagram: Daru Jones (@darujones) • Instagram photos and videosDaru's Website: RUSIC RECORDS | DARU JONES...
2022-05-1059 min
Live Train PerformWorld-Renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil DaruI am honoured to have had the opportunity to talk shop with one of the leaders in the strength and conditioning industry, and someone who I consider as somewhat of a mentor.Phil Daru is a 5x award-winning, World-Renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach and former professional athlete having competed in MMA, Power Lifting, Strong Man, Body Building, as well as playing division 1 football for Alabama State. Founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one’s performance, life longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves, Phil also owns and operates the Daru Stron...
2022-02-271h 13
Compound Performance RadioCoaching Elite Athletes w/ Phil DaruPhil Daru is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach and is the founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one’s performance, life, longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves. Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Phil has worked with some of the most elite athletes and fighters in the world such as: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, Jr. Dos Santos, King Mo Lawal, Tecia Torres, Colby Covington and over 80 Pro fighters each week. Phil’s resume also includes World renowned celebrities, NFL players, World Champion Boxers, UFC f...
2022-02-251h 01
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2022-02-2015 min
The Mindset ForgePhil Daru: Top MMA Strength & Conditioning Coach talks Fighter's Mindset, Training Athletes and more.Top strength and conditioning coach Phil Daru explains the mindset of an mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, details around training Dustin Poirier and other top UFC athletes, and much more. In this episode, Phil talks about his days as a professional MMA fighter, how he works with athletes to make sure they are in top condition for performing at the highest level, and even how Phil as a public figure uses shadowboxing as a way to get into a flow state before speeches. Barton and Phil even discuss how he works with taller athletes. Phil Daru
2021-11-0152 min
Upside Strength Podcast[EN] Phil Daru on MMA S&C, Influences and Content Creation || Episode #176GUEST:
Phil Daru is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach and is the founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one’s performance, life, longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves. Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Phil has worked with some of the most elite athletes and fighters in the world such as: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, Jr. Dos Santos, King Mo Lawal, Tecia Torres, Colby Covington and over 80 Pro fighters each week. Phil’s resume also includes World renowned celebrities such as Timbaland and...
2021-10-1848 min
Elite Development PodcastEpisode 57: Phil Daru {Discipline Will Compound Over Time}This week I have legendary MMA Strength & Conditioning Coach Phil Daru on the show. This was a great interview for coaches and athletes alike. We began discussing Phil's background in athletics. Playing sports all of his life, Phil began strength training with his grandfather at just 13 years old. This is where his career began, as he continued to educate himself with various strength coaches of the era and was writing periodized programming for his high school football team by just 16 years of age. .Continuing on as an athlete through to Div 1 football and eventually into professional MM...
2021-06-0755 min
From The Desk Of Loth1rt3en (Pharoahe Monch, Daru Jones & Marcus Machado)VIDEO LINK FOR VISUALS: https://youtu.be/hrDp03nugwg
Season 8 Finale is one of the books! Pharoahe Monch, Daru Jones & Marcus Machado are the platform guests for their first interview as their band TH1RT3EN (Thirteen if you can pronounce it)
The trio come together to talk about how they link as band & the process of this album, Daru & Marcus's first session with Monch. The story of the original version of Amnesia, Daru & Marcus's shining with their skills during the live in studio performances alongside Pharoahe's passion for performing live truly shines as a band. The concepts on the...
2021-04-1659 min
2021-04-152h 08
Strong By Design PodcastEp 154 Warriors Sharpen Warriors ft. MMA Coach Phil DaruSend a textMMA fighter and elite strength coach Phil Daru is a warrior. As the famous expression from biblical scripture reads, iron sharpens iron as one man sharpens another. In order to BE the best at anything in life, you need to train with and like the best. In Boca Raton, FL, Daru Strong Performance Gym is where champions are made. Today coach Chris Wilson gets inside the mind of a warrior as champion coach Phil Daru dives deep into his past, his passion for fighting, his love of training...
2021-03-1054 min
Still LoadingEpisode 1: Introducing Still Loading...Welcome to the first episode of Still Loading!
Tune in as your hosts Skye Daru and Kyra Williams introduce you to the world of 'Emerging Adulthood.' According to psychologist Jeffrey Arnett, who coined this fairly new life stage, emerging adulthood speaks to the unique challenges of those who are between the ages of 18-29: identity exploration, instability, self-focus, feeling in-between, and having infinite possibilities. Several studies have shown that people are better equipped to make major life decisions within this age range, yet there is no playbook on how to maximize this period.
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2021-03-0534 min
Hybrid UnlimitedEP 68 Everyone Thinks They're Tough Until They Get Punched In The Face. Ft Phil Daru, Jake Bostwick, and Maureen SheaOn todays episode we have Phil Daru, Jake Bostwick, and Maureen Shea. Phil Daru is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach and is the founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one's performance, life, longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves. Maureen Anne Shea Carranza is an American professional boxer. She held the WBC interim female featherweight title in 2011 and the IFBA super bantamweight title from 2014 to 2015, and challenged once for the WBA female super featherweight title in 2009 Jake Bostwick is a London raised pro fighter coached and...
2020-12-241h 04
Boxing Science PodcastS&C for MMA | Interview with Phil Daru | Podcast Episode #15In this episode, we welcome Phil Daru to the Boxing Science podcast. We discuss conditioning, strength and periodisation strategies he implements with MMA athletes, as well as how to build a successful business in strength and conditioning.
Phil Daru is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach and is the founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one's performance, life, longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves. Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida.
2020-11-081h 16
Drummers on DrummingBig Fat Five: Daru Jones' 5 Songs That Shaped His Playing StyleToday’s guest is Daru Jones. My God I love Daru. While he definitely puts focus on appearances, as you can see if you’ve ever seen his drum set, Daru has certain sway to his feel that makes it impossible to sit or stand still when you hear his groove. He’s two-time Grammy Award winning player who’s worked with Jack White, Gloria Gaynor, Pete Rock, Slum Village, Jamie Lidell, Talib Kweli, Dwight Yoakam and many many more. I’m sure you picked up on the diversity of that list. Cheers.---Get Your Copy...
2020-10-281h 00
Silly Goose GangSilly Goose Gang ep40 w/Phil DaruPhil joins the Silly Goose Gang. Phil Daru is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach and is the founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one’s performance, life, longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves. Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida. For years, Phil has worked with some of the most elite athletes and fighters in the world such as: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, Jr. Dos Santos, King Mo Lawal, Tecia Torres, Colby Covington and over 80 Pro fighters each week. Phil’s resume also includes World renown...
2020-09-251h 18
Fight BananasDaru Strong Performance Centers - Fight Bananas 234Phil Daru comes back on the Fight Bananas Podcast with gigantic news! Phil Daru talks about leaving American Top Team and opening up 2 Daru Strong Performance Centers. We also talk about his new Podcast, mentality of today's athletes and working through the Corona Pandemic! Subscribe to the Fight Bananas YouTube Channel Follow davidvanauken on Instagram Follow David Van Auken on Twitter Head to warhammerfightwear.com & andstillnutrition.com Follow makotek_mouthguards on Instagram Today! Follow Fusion CBD Products on Instagram - Use Code Fight2020 for 20% off your Order Please Donate to the Bully Proof Foundation
2020-05-2126 min
Lifestyle Of Fitness PodcastPerformance Coach Phil Daru (Coronavirus Special) - LOF Podcast 213Send a textMike talks with special guest performance coach Phil Daru of American Top Team, Fight Science Institute and Daru Strong to discuss his new program Body Armor and how to stay strong during quarantine with the Coronavirus... Check it out Click Here For Full Article ,Show Notes and Infographic Click Here For Our Free 28 Day Reset GuideClick Here For More On LOF Fitness and Nutrition Vault Membership use Promo Code "Coronavirus" at Lifeofafighter.com/Shop good until the end of April 2020What Phil Has Going On:
2020-04-0728 min
The Fight Science PodcastThe Science Behind Being Daru Strong with Phil DaruPhil Daru is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at American Top Team, Coconut Creek, Florida and the CEO and Founder of Daru Strong. He is one of the top S&C coaches in all of MMA and has coached athletes such as Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, King Mo, Colby Covington, and many other UFC athletes. In this episode, we discuss his journey from D1 Football to twice being nominated for Trainer of the year at the World MMA Awards. We discuss his training methodologies and how he gets athletes from many different sports all over...
2020-04-0754 min
Vinyl EmergencyEpisode 119: Drummer Daru Jones (Jack White, Pete Rock)The youngest son of two church choir directors and musicians, Daru Jones has played drums since the age of 4, having grown up behind the kit at his parents' congregation. His love for gospel eventually led him to jazz, country, funk, R&B and hip-hop, where he has flourished as a touring, session and for-hire musician for emcees, vocalists, songwriters and producers like Nas, Talib Kweli, Sturgill Simpson, Dwight Yoakam, Pete Rock, Gloria Gaynor and Pharoahe Monch. He's also performed as part of Jack White's band, both on the road and on record, most recently to promote Third Man Hardware's...
2020-01-071h 14
The Rich Redmond Show007 - 3 Leos Walk Into A Room - The Rich Redmond Show Ep 7 feat Daru JonesDaru Jones is one of the most sought after drummers on the scene today and we're honored to have him as our guest for episode 7 of The Rich Redmond Show! Born in Michigan to two professional musicians, he began playing the drums at the age of four. Though he got his start in the church, Jones has been influenced by musicians from a wide range of genres. ****Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/tORt6Qwyzkw and subscribe to the podcast: http://hyperurl.co/4dwoxc These eclectic musical tastes have carried over into his own career as he has recorded, per...
2019-09-241h 17
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #51 "Ask Daru & Mac"After a short hiatus, the Fight Strength Podcast is back on air! In the months gone by since the last episode, questions from Phil's and the show's followers have been piling up - so Phil & Mac waste no time and get busy answering some of them. If you haven't already, hurry up and cast your vote for Phil at the World MMA Awards!! You have until the end of May 2019 to show your support and vote for Phil in the category "Trainer of the Year". This is a massive honour, and there is no more des...
2019-05-191h 29
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #50 with Dan GarnerEpisode #50 is finally here! What a milestone! What a privilege and an honour to be joined AGAIN by Canadian Strength Coach and Nutritionist, Dan Garner! Hardcore followers of this show will remember Dan Garner's first appearance as a guest back on episode #19 of the Fight Strength Podcast! This time around, we had the opportunity to get Dan in the studio in-person during his Australian Seminar tour. Unfortunately due to that pesky little thing called timezone difference, we were not able to sync availabilty between Phil Daru in Florida with the boys in Melbourne, Australia. So to make up...
2019-03-231h 06
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #49 with Dan LeithEpisode #49 is here! Featuring co-founder of Lockhart & Leith Nutrition, Dan Leith, your hosts Macgregor McNair and Phil Daru dive deep into the world of nutrition and weight cutting for elite MMA fighters. Dan Leith is responsible for the nutrition and weight cutting process for countless UFC fighters and celebrities including UFC "champ champ" Daniel Cormier, Cain Velasquez, Luke Rockhold, Cody Garbrandt, Uriah Faber, Michael Chiesa, as well as pop icon Demi Lovato. In a very short amount of time, George Lockhart and Dan Leith have built the world's premier nutrition coaching business, which amazingly serves O...
2019-02-0544 min
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #48 "Ask Daru & Mac"In this week's episode, your hosts Phil Daru and Macgregor McNair choose a select few questions from Phil's Instagram followers and dive deep to answer in as much detail as possible. Some of the topics and questions were: * Understanding short term stimuli to create long term adaptations. * Understanding the law of diminishing returns. * What are the three essential exercises for Wrestling and MMA? * What is the best way to improve upper body endurance? * Tyron Woodley's energy expenditure. * How many S&C training sessions per week for a k...
2019-01-271h 07
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #46 "Singapore Seminar Special"In an extra special episode, your hosts Phil Daru and Macgregor McNair team up once again with S&C brainiac, Dan Howard, on location in Clarke Quay, Singapore to recap the "Daru Strong Combat Sports Performance Seminar" held on Oct 22nd-24th at Strength Avenue, Singapore. The guys chat candidly over a few beers about their experience in magnificent Singapore, the content of the seminar they just presented, a variety of questions and scenarios which were brought up during the seminar, and one particularly controversial study which may shake things up for some high level coaches out...
2018-10-311h 21
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #45 with Dr. Chistiana MarronIn a stand-out episode, this week your hosts Phil Daru & Macgregor McNair are joined by Dr. Christiana Marron. Christiana is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer. She has been hailed as one of the brightest up-and-coming Physical Therapists in the country, attracting work with an endless stream of high profile athletes in New York and south Florida. The fascinating journey Dr. Christiana has been on in both her personal and professional life will amaze and inspire you! She shares with us a bit about her background in academia, powerlifting and bodybuilding, her bat...
2018-10-101h 07
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #44 "Ask Daru, Mac & Dan"On this week's show, Phil and Mac are joined once again by coach Dan Howard from Melbourne's Absolute MMA. The guys chat at length about the concept of a UFC 165lb Super Lightweight Division. Phil shares some inside info about this week's tweets from both Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier suggesting that their upcoming fight at UFC 230. To address a couple of requests from the audience, Phil, Mac and Dan tackle some of the myths and fallacies out there to do with strength and conditioning for fighters. Periodising aerobic development, autoregulation, athlete testing and "does cardio kill gain...
2018-09-301h 16
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #43 with Dr. Corey PeacockIn this week's episode, we feature the S&C juggernaut behind all of the killers coming out of Henry Hooft's HK365 gym in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Corey Peacock holds several titles, degrees and qualifications, not the least of which being Director of Sport Science for the Fight Science Institute. Some of the topics discussed are Kamaru Usman's preparation as an alternate for the UFC's upcoming welterweight championship bout featuring Tyron Woodley vs. Darren Till at UFC 228. In an unprecedented move, the UFC brass have covered all bases by paying Kamaru Usman to weight in and be rea...
2018-09-0345 min
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #42 with Dan HowardOur "extra special" guest for this week's episode is none other than Dan Howard from Melbourne's Absolute MMA. The guys chat at length about MAS (maximum aerobic speed) testing for athletes and it's relevance to optimizing performance and recovery in fight athletes. The guys also chat about some exiting new changes to the Fight Science Institute (FSci-I), and announce that the Fight Strength Podcast is now the official podcast of the Fight Science Institute with Dan and Mac being inducted as staff members of FSci-I. Other topics of conversations include Phil's upcoming seminars in Singapore a...
2018-08-2652 min
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #41 "Ask Daru & Mac"In this week's show, Phil and Mac reminisce about the recent whirlwind 'Daru Strong Combat Sports Performance Seminar - Australian Tour' which they are both still recovering from! Phil shares his latest updates from some of the fighters he is working with, and utilising some conditioning/testing protocols he picked up during his time in Australia. Other topics discussed are the matchup between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz, Kayla Harrison's development as a newcomer to pro MMA, psychology and the 'art of coaching' fighters, as well as a whole lot more. Late in the episode...
2018-08-1152 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 40 with Macgregor McNairFSP is BACK! This week Phil Daru welcomes your new co-host to the Fight Strength Podcast, Macgregor McNair! Mac is a seasoned strength and conditioning coach from Melbourne, Australia with 10+ years experience in the industry and has coached his athletes to 3x Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships. Recorded on location at Mac's training facility in Melbourne, the guys talked on many topics including the current Daru Strong Combat Sports Performance Seminar - Australian Tour. Phil and Mac also discuss what went down at UFC on FOX 30 in Calgary, where 3 of Phil's UFC fighters all got the...
2018-07-3150 min
Fresh Is The WordEpisode #88: Daru Jones (Producer/Drummer) - Drummer for Black Milk, Jack WhiteThis week’s guest is producer and drummer Daru Jones. Most known as the drummer for the likes of Detroit hip-hop artist Black Milk and megastar Jack White, Daru Jones has been one of the go-to drummers in the music industry playing for a who’s who of hip-hop artists, even playing on Nas’ Illmatic performance at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra. Residing in between Brooklyn and Nashville, Daru Jones talents have earned him global respect throughout the music industry. During our interview, we talk about how it is performing with Black Milk and Jack White, what it tak...
2018-06-2641 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 39 with Bo SandovalThis week hots Phil Daru and Jason Burgos had on the Director of Strength & Conditioning for the UFC Performance Institute, Bo Sandoval. The guys talked on many topics. Including how he ended up working for the UFC, what makes the institute special with its various sections, the unique athletes hes worked with and much more. Remember to cast your vote for Phil as "Trainer of the Year" over at worldmmaawards.com. Follow the show, Phil, and Jason on social media at: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Bur...
2018-05-3152 min
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #38 with Kayla HarrisonOn episode 38 of the show co-hosts Phil Daru and Jason Burgos had the honor of chatting with two-time Olympic gold medalist, and debuting MMA fighter, Kayla Harrison. The guys talked with the new American Top Team prospect about her transition from Olympic competition to MMA, weight-cutting, nutrition, the hardest thing to learn in MMA, what made her choose the sport as her new career, and even cookies and her guest spot on the show Impractical Jokers. Remember to cast your vote for Phil as "Trainer of the Year" over at worldmmaawards.com. Follow t...
2018-05-2040 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime 11: King Mo/Bader, UFC/ESPN+ Deal, Dern Dedication, and UFC 224On this edition of FSP Overtime, Phil Daru and Jason Burgos chat about the major MMA news in the early days of May. Topics include "King Mo" versus Ryan Bader at Bellator 199, the new partnership between the UFC and Disney/ESPN+, MacKenzie Dern's dedication to MMA, Colby Covington versus Joe Rogan, UFC 224 and more. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil t...
2018-05-1133 minFight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 37 "Ask Daru"On episode 37 of the show, Phil Daru and Jason Burgos go back to an oldie but a good theme. An all "Ask Daru" episode. Topics in listener questions include proper sauna use, three-day workout programs, the importance of sleep for athletes, aerobics in training, lifting strategies and journalism in the MMA business. Follow the show, Phil, and Jason on social media at: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to...
2018-05-0339 minFight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 36 with NovaGenix Co-Founder Tim BruceOn this week's episode, Jason Burgos is joined by a guest co-host. The man that originally brought Burgos and Phil Daru together, MMA striking coach Dr. Paul Gavoni, and together Burgos and Gavoni interviewed NovaGenix co-founder Tim Bruce. The pair asked Bruce a whole bunch of questions about the popular healing treatment known as platelet-rich plasma (or PRP) therapy. Bruce talked about how the process is performed, the key factors that makes his clinic's treatments more successful than others, the MMA fighters that have used his facilities, his background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and much more. F...
2018-04-271h 18
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 35 with Dr. Andreo SpinaOn this week's episode of the Fight Strength Podcast, Phil Daru and Jason Burgos got the chance to chat with Dr. Andreo Spina. Dr. Spina is the creator of very unique functional range release system, the functional range conditioning mobility development system and the Kinstretch method of movement. The hosts asked Spina about how he developed this system, its purposes, how it came to be used by many professional sports organizations like the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Rangers and many more questions. Follow the show, Phil, and Jason on social media at: ...
2018-04-201h 23
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime 10: UFC 223 Talk, McGregor Chaos, Bare Knuckle Fight Championship and MoreOn an all-new FSP Overtime, Phil Daru and Jason Burgos talk the latest news from the world of MMA. Topics include thoughts on Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Khabib Nurmagomedov's performances at UFC 223. Should Conor McGregor be fired after his antics at the Barclay's Center? The new promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Dustin Poirier/Justin Gaethje and Santiago Ponzinibbio/Kamara Usman talk. Josh Barnett being cleared by USADA, and much more. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVend...
2018-04-1359 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 34 "Weight-Cut - Systematic Strategies"This week, Jason Burgos and Phil Daru bring on multi-time guest and fill in co-host Tony Ricci. The trio talked about the brand new eBook Daru and Ricci have just published. The book? Weight-Cut: Systematic Strategies. Burgos asked several questions to these top-level MMA strength coaches on how this book gives informative insight into weight-cutting properly. With specific questions on the nutrition aspects of the book, the difference between men and women cutting, how the book helps in general, and their recent work in forming the Fight Science Institute. The book is available now and c...
2018-04-0240 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime 9: Covington/RDA, Win Bonuses, Ben Askren and MoreThis week Phil Daru and Jason Burgos are back with an all-new FSP Overtime. This week the guys chat on Colby Covington versus Rafeal Dos Anjos in another interim title fight, Joe Rogan's thoughts on getting rid of win bonuses, Ben Askren's chances in the UFC, Frankie Edgar's return and more. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer:
2018-03-2536 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 33 with Dennis BermudezThis week, the show welcomed UFC featherweight division stalwart Dennis Bermudez. Phil Daru wasn't able to sit in on the interview so Jason Burgos talked with the New York native about bouncing back from close losses, the winner of Max Holloway and Brian Ortega, New York MMA, media expectations and much more. Also, Phil had a bevy of "Ask Daru" questions from listeners. Follow the show, Phil, Jasonand Bermudez on social media at: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat & @MenaceBermudez Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos & MenaceBermudez Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVende...
2018-03-1844 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime 8: Rockhold Opponents, Frankie Edgar Talk, Bellator/Cro Cop and MoreWith co-host Phil Daru up in the great white north doing seminar work, Fight Strength Podcast regular Tony Ricci sits in once again to co-host an episode of FSP Overtime with Jason Burgos. On the eighth edition of the MMA news focused spin-off show, Burgos and Ricci covered several stories from the last few weeks in the sport. Topics included possible opponents for Luke Rockhold in two different weight-classes, Cynthia Calvillo's suspension, Mirko Cro Cop signing with Bellator (and the issues with that), Frankie Edgar's next move after his fist TKO loss, Mackenzie Dern's debut and more.
2018-03-1156 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 32 with George LockhartThis week Phil Daru and Jason Burgos had on arguably the best nutrition and weight-cutting specialist in the game today, and that is George Lockhart. Lockhart has worked with superstar fighters like Jon Jones, Cris "Cyborg," Rory MacDonald and Dustin Poirier to name a few. The guys talked with the former fighter and Marine about how he ended up becoming a nutrition and weight-cut specialist. The process of taking on new fighters, intra-workout and post-workout protocols for performance and recovery, fighters becoming more knowledgeable on their bodies, and even the TV show Vikings. Follow the s...
2018-03-0458 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 31 with Elias TheodorouOn episode 31, Phil Daru and Jason Burgos chat with UFC middleweight star, and man of many talents, Elias Theodorou. The sometimes actor, model, and comedian, talked with the guys on his upcoming work as a ring card boy for Invicta FC, his upcoming movie project, how he got into the sport, "money fights," acting tips, and much more. Our apologies in advance, there was some sound distortion in the early parts of the interview but it was only momentary. Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instag...
2018-02-2542 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime 7FSP Overtime is back again as Jason Burgos and Phil Daru take some time to talk about some of the major news in the world of MMA of late. The guys chatted on Phil's current work with Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Dustin Poirier in the lead up to their big fights coming up. Thoughts on a hypothetical Amanda Nunes versus Cyborg Justino bout, Daniel Cormier/Stipe Miocic, Roy Jones Jr. against Anderson Silva in boxing, Conor McGregor not being stripped of the UFC lightweight title and much more. You can follow Phil and Jason at the be...
2018-02-1145 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 30 Joe DeFrancoOn the thirtieth episode of the show Phil Daru and Jason Burgos had the pleasure of having on a true superstar in the strength and conditioning industry. The legendary Joe Defranco! The guys talked with DeFranco about how his career started, his early influences, his theories and ideologies in strength training, working with MMA fighters, and tips for trainers of any level on how to grow a brand and business in the industry. It is an episode filled with tons of info and thoughts from a true all-time great in his field. You can follow P...
2018-02-111h 19
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 29 "Ask Daru"Episode 29 is here and it is an all-new, all "Ask Daru" episode. Along with listener questions on preparing athletes for maximum weight-lifting, and how much Phil Daru gets involved in his athletes nutrition programs, the ATT strength coach also wanted to speak on a few key topics related to strength training for combat sports. Hosts Jason Burgos and Daru conversed on what the coach believes are the most important practices to focus on in a fight camp, training methods for fighters with fast and slow twitch muscle fibers, exercises geared specifically for professional fighters, and of course w...
2018-01-161h 01
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 28 with Mike BrownFight Strength Podcast is back with episode 28. This week Phil Daru and Jason Burgos had the pleasure of talking with the 2017 MMAJunkie coach of the year, and American Top Team trainer, Mike Brown. The guys chatted with the one time WEC featherweight champion on several topics related to his work coaching for ATT. Including formulating camps for a fighter, how fighters end up working with him, the difference in training for combat athletes in the last 15-plus years, and much more. There were some technical difficulties with Skype during the interview. We apologize for the...
2018-01-0746 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 27 MMA Year in ReviewOn the final edition of the Fight Strength Podcast for 2017, episode 27 is a full on MMA year in review. Phil Daru and Jason Burgos covered some key story lines in the sport this year (i.e., the loss of luster in the UFC titles, and Bellator"s continued rise), gave their fighter of the year picks, and looked at some important narratives to follow in 2018. Plus, Jason listed his 10 best fighters in 2017. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam D...
2017-12-291h 11
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 26 with Chris AlgieriFight Strength is back, and it is a of championship caliber. On this edition we had on our first professional boxing champion. Though, not only has he been a champion in boxing, but also a champion in kickboxing before that, and that man is New York native Chris Algieri. Phil and Jason talked with Algieri on many topics. Including if he ever pondered taking up mixed martial arts, the importance of getting an education to set-up life after fighting, Vasyl Lomachenko, and his boxing future. Also, we talked with the fighter about his burgeoning career a...
2017-12-1759 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 25 Problems with Perfecting AthletesEpisode 25 is here and it was one of our most informative yet. This week the public firing of nutrition specialists Perfecting Athletes, by Joanna Jedrzejczyk, made the rounds in the MMA/sports news cycle. While the group has become influential in the sport, there are many within the industry that question their qualifications. Two individuals in the strength training field have had negative interactions with Perfecting Athletes. And they are co-host Phil Daru, and show regular Tony Ricci. The pair, along with co-host Jason Burgos, took to dissecting some of the practices of this group, while also re...
2017-12-101h 12
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime: GSP/185, Alvarez/Poirier II (?), Whittaker/Rockhold, Rockhold Comments, Aldo Legacy The Fight Strength Podcast spin-off show is back with a horde of MMA news stories for hosts Phil Daru and Jason Burgos to dissect. Topics include GSP not wanting to return to middleweight, will Eddie Alvarez choose to fight Dustin Poirier again, Michael Bisping admitting a quick turnaround was a "bad move," Whittaker/Rockhold, Rockhold's comments on Dana White, NGannou/Miocic, Jose Aldo's next move and legacy. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVende...
2017-12-081h 02
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 24 "Ask Daru"For episode 24 of the Fight Strength Podcast, hosts Phil Daru and Jason Burgos deviated from the traditional guest-driven format. The show was totally dedicated to answering a plethora of listener questions in an expanded version of the weekly "Ask Daru" segment. Along with answering a bunch of questions, Jason conducted a mini interview with Phil, as he got some details on his busy trip giving strength and conditioning seminars at ACB Berkut in Grozny, Russia. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam...
2017-12-0449 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime: Bellator GP, Bisping's Quick Turnaround, Silva's Legacy Now, Oezdemir Arrest, TheodorouFSP Overtime is back and this time we have a special guest host. With Fight Strength and FSP co-host Phil Daru in Russian running some seminars, none other than two-time guest Tony Ricci steps in to take Phil's place. On this edition regular co-host Jason Burgos and Ricci talk on many of the major MMA topics of the last couple of weeks. Some of those include the newly released Bellator heavyweight GP brackets, Michael Bisping taking a fight on three weeks notice, Anderson Silva's legacy after another positive drug test, Volkan Oezdemir's arrest earlier this week, Elias...
2017-11-241h 02
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 23 with Nicholas DavenportEpisode 23 of the Fight Strength Podcast is here. This week we had the pleasure of having on a man adding his expertise in cognitive exercises to the American Top Team fighters in Phil's strength training programs. And that is Nicholas Davenport. We talked with Davenport about being a part of this new cutting edge trend in the strength and conditioning field, that blends cognition and strength training. We also talked on how he came to this part of the industry, the benefits it is having for the fighters at ATT--like UFC Norfolk headliner Dustin Poirier--and much more.
2017-11-1341 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 22 with Jacob "Stitch" DuranOn episode 22 of the Fight Strength Podcast we had the honor of bringing on a legend in the combat sports industry. The most famous cutman in the fight game, the one and only Jacob "Stitch" Duran. We talked with "Stitch" about a bunch of topics. Including the specific tools he uses, nightmare cuts, how he started in the sport, his youth as a migrant worker, his time with Wladimir Klitschko, and much more. Follow our sponsor The Iron Neck on Twitter @TheIronNeck and visit their site iron-neck.com. And our other sponsor Nova Genix on Twi...
2017-11-1350 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 21 with Ray Longo and Tony RicciOn a very special edition of the show Phil Daru and Jason Burgos come to you straight out of Longo and Weidman MMA in Garden City, New York. The guest's this week (that's right we have two) are the MMA coaching legend Ray Longo, and a former guest in LAW MMA strength and conditioning coach Tony Ricci. The guys asked Longo about his influences to get him into coaching MMA, the best fighters he has ever seen, how the gym adds new talent, his passions outside the cage, and much more. Ricci also added his e...
2017-11-0441 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime: UFC 217 Ticket Sales, Garbrandt/Dillashaw, Lampley May/Mac Comments, Machida ReturnAn all-new FSP Overtime is here analyzing the latest MMA news of the week. On this episode Phil and Jason talk about the lagging ticket sales for UFC 217 and what it could mean for the sport. We ponder if Cody Garbrandt is be overlooking TJ Dillashaw. HBO's Jim Lampley makes interesting comments on May/Mac. Did Joanna Jędrzejczyk make a PR snafu with her mental health comments on opponent Rose Namajunas and the return of Lyoto Machida after two years at UFC Sao Paulo. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitt...
2017-10-2844 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 20 with Linton VassellOn episode 20 of the Fight Strength Podcast we had on the #1 contender to the Bellator light heavyweight title in Linton Vassell. Before he fights Ryan Bader next month in Pennsylvania at Bellator 186, "The Swarm" talked to us about what drives him to succeed in a sport he didn't aspire to be in, his advantage over Bader, his passions away from the cage, the differences in Bellator with Bjorn Rebney and Scott Coker leading, being the next Englishman to possibly hold a major title in MMA, and much more. Follow our sponsor The Iron Neck on Twitter @TheIronNeck and...
2017-10-2236 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 19 with Dan GarnerThis week we had the pleasure of having one of the best strength trainers and nutrition specialist in the industry. The well respected head strength coach and nutritionist for hockeytraining.com, and trainer for a plethora of athletes in the NHL, NFL and UFC, Dan Garner. Hosts Phil Daru and Jason Burgos talked with the trainer on his background, the current MMA fighters he is working with, the confusion of various forms of creatine, nutrient timing, super compensation phase, benefits of fish oils/omega 3s, and much more. You can follow Phil and Jason at th...
2017-10-151h 09
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 18 with Tecia TorresWelcome, weeeelcome, to a new edition of the Fight Strength Podcast. On this week's show Phil Daru and Jason Burgos got to talk to one of the best 115 pound fighters in the world--and a close of Phol's--"The Tiny Tornado" Tecia Torres. The guys conversed with Tecia about how she came to the sport of MMA, here career plans after her fighting days are over (which could be soon), her non-MMA passions (soccer is one), why she chose to get her masters in criminology, being in the same gym with divisional competition and much more. ...
2017-10-0829 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime: Condit's Return, Lee/Ferguson Thoughts, DJ Division Change and FSP P4P ListFSP Overtime is back as Phil Daru and Jason Burgos debate and chat on some of the latest news from the world of MMA. Topics of conversation included: -The return of Carlos Condit at UFC 219 -Picks for Ferguson vs. Lee bout -Nik Lentz being pulled from UFC 216 -Should Demetrious Johnson be forced to move up if he wins again this weekend? -Shogun Rua has another knee surgery -Jason Burgos' first ever FSP Pound-for-Pound top-10 list. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses:
2017-10-071h 14
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 17 with UFC Champ Tyron WoodleyFight Strength is back with one of its biggest episodes to date! On this week's episode we are the chosen podcast, as we had on UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron "The Chosen One" Woodley. Phil and Jason talked with the pound-for-pound ranked fighter on a wide range of topics. Such as how his recovery from his shoulder injury is coming along, his relationship with Dana White, talking trash to sell fights, Colby Covington's issues with him, who he would like to see rise to contendership, the race issues in Missouri, and even his missed opportunity at being in...
2017-09-3047 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 16 with Jake BonacciThe Fight Strength Podcast is back with episode 16, and this week's guest is the well-traveled former strength & conditioning coach of Xtreme Couture and the Blackzilians, Jake Bonacci. We talked with Jake about what brought him to MMA as a strength coach. The changes S&C has made in MMA during his career--that is now in its second decade--what made him eventually leave the Blackzilians, and much more. Also Phil's weekly "Ask Daru" question centered around taking care of nagging injuries. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @D...
2017-09-2548 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime: Bisping Retirerment Talk, Weight-Cutting, Bellator in San JoseIt has been a while but a new edition of FSP Overtime is here. We apologize for the technical difficulties with the sound, but nonetheless you are in a for full show. On this episode of the new spin-off series, Phil Daru and Jason Burgos cover several topics from the week in MMA. Including Michael Bisping's retirement talk, Mizuto Hirota being removed from UFC Japan, Edmond Tarvardyan wanting Ronda Rousey to fight Cyborg Justino, and this weekend's Bellator event. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Fa...
2017-09-2343 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 15 with Colby CovingtonThis week the Fight Strength Podcast was fortunate to have on rising UFC welterweight Colby Covington. We talked about many things with the American Top Team product, including his journey to the sport, his issues with Tyron Woodley, the value of social media promotion for a fighter, Global Force Wrestling, finishing movies and much more. Also, in the "Ask Daru" segment, co-host Jason Burgos threw Phil Daru a couple of questions on if ring rust is a real thing, and who he is picking to win the fight between Canelo Alvarez and GGG. You can...
2017-09-1540 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 14 with PJ NestlerOn episode 14 of the Fight Strength Podcast we have on strength and conditioning coach PJ Nestler. The California-based trainer has been in the field for over a decade and has worked with athletes in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and specifically, MMA. He has also contributed written pieces on fightcampconditioning.com and barbellshrugged.com. Phil and Jason talked with PJ on several training topics including how he came to be an S&C coach, recovery, breaking bad habits, training strategies, and much more. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @D...
2017-09-091h 19
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 13 with Tony RicciOn episode 13 of Fight Strength, Phil and Jason had the pleasure of talking with New York based strength & conditioning expert Tony Ricci. Not only is Ricci the strength coach for fighters like former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, and welterweight contender Stephen Thompson, but he is an adjunct professor at Long Island University, has a masters degree in both sports science and nutrition, but he is also a black belt in multiple martial arts. He is a true renaissance man. Ricci answered questions from the guys on weight-cutting, handling injuries in camp, the importance of nu...
2017-09-021h 01
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 12 with Chuck MindenhallThe twelfth episode of the fight strength podcast is here and for once, the journalists will out number the jocks! As this week's guest is one of the premier writers in the sport of MMA for the last decade. And that man is MMAFighting.com's own Chuck Mindenhall. The MMAJA member talked with us on a lot of different topics, including what it was like to be at the historic Mayweather/McGregor fight, if he has ever had issues with a fighter or representative (like Luke Thomas did with Jon Jones at UFC 214), his thoughts on Jon...
2017-08-2941 min
Fight Strength PodcastFSP Overtime: Jon Jones and JDS Test Positive, Masvidal/Thompson, and MoreAs a spin-off from the Fight Strength Podcast, Jason Burgos and Phil Daru bring to you FSP Overtime. The show is based around the pair giving opinions and thoughts on some of the major news stories in the world of MMA. On this first edition they delve deep into the stunning news that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones (now former) tested positive for a PED following his title victory at UFC 214. They also covered Junior Dos Santos testing positive earlier in the week as well. Though that wasn't the only news they chatted on...
2017-08-2333 minFight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 11 with Zach Even-EshIt is a jammed packed episode this week as we have on strength & conditioning coach, and legend, the one and only Zach Even-Esh. Even-Esh dropped loads of heartfelt information and lessons from his long career in this particular industry, and around high-level wrestlers. Not to be outdone, we had our second edition of "The King's Proclamation" starring Bellator star King Mo. The King went in on his thoughts following the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia. Phil and Jason also gave their thoughts on the terrible events, and fallout, then switched gears into the show's tried-and-true "Ask Daru"...
2017-08-191h 41Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 10 with Dustin PoirierOn the tenth episode of the show, we had on a two-weight star in UFC veteran Dustin Poirier. We talked with Poirier, of course, about the Eddie Alvarez fight fall out and why a rematch never materialized, his journey to the sport from Louisiana, thoughts on CTE, his charity work, and much more. As always, the "Ask Daru" segment delivered some fun nuggets of training information. And we also mentioned the survey listeners can fill out to be entered for a chance to win a free t-shirt from APEMAN STRONG. (survey URL if the link doesn't work: htt...
2017-08-1337 minFight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode 8 with Joanna JedrzejczykIn a landmark moment for the podcast, we have on one of the biggest names in the sport. The current UFC strawweight champion, and pound-for-pound star, the one and only Joanna Jedrzejczyk! We talked with Joanna about making her way through the sport from Poland, to England to the US. She talked about that almost-fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213, her goals after her career ends, and some thoughts on Dana White's comments on Tyron Woodley after UFC 214. It was an in-depth chat with the champ you can't miss. Also co-host Phil Daru answered a b...
2017-07-3048 minFight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode VII with Dr. Andy Galpin PhD.We are back with one of our most informative episodes in show history. Along with Phil answering questions from listeners, our quest was Cal State-Fullerton professor, and strength & conditioning expert, Dr. Andy Galpin. Galpin dropped some serious knowledge bombs about how the body works in relation to the science of S&C. He broke down what lactic acid is really all about, gave his thoughts on the common mistakes made by S&C coaches, misconceptions MMA fighters have on their bodies, and much more. It is a must listen for individuals really looking to be informed on t...
2017-07-231h 01Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode VI Ask DaruOn this latest edition we take an episode to focus solely on our "Ask Daru" segment. We have gotten a lot of questions from listeners of late on the art of strength & conditioning training. And who better to inform our listeners then co-host, and American Top Team S&C coach, Phil Daru. He gives his thoughts on supplements, conjugate vs. linear periodization, and when to cut weightlifting at the end of a camp. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Ba...
2017-07-1836 min
Fight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode V with Valerie LetourneauOn episode of five, of this fitness and fighting podcast, our guest is former UFC strawweight, and brand new Bellator flyweight, Valerie Letournea. We talked with Letourneau on several different topics. Including her change of promotion, being a fighting mom, changing weights and much more. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: ...
2017-07-0935 minFight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode IV with Dr. Corey PeacockOn episode four of the show we have on the former Blackzilians, and now Combat Club, strength & conditioning coach Dr. Corey Peacock. It is a must listen for any enthusiast, or aspiring and current trainer in the strength training industry. As two of the very best at it--Dr. Peacock and co-host Phil Daru--give their very experienced thoughts on this diverse topic. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow th...
2017-07-0159 minFight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode III with Muhammed "King Mo" LawalEpisode three is here and it features one of the most charismatic fighters in the sport. He conquered Division I wrestling, Dream, Strikeforce, Rizin and TNA Wrestling. He is the one and only, "King Mo." Jason and Phil got to chat with "Mo" on several different topics. Including Bellator NYC, President Trump, reality TV, McGregor/Mayweather, and fighter fanboys. It was an explicitly hilarious interview with a one of a kind athlete. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam...
2017-06-2237 minFight Strength PodcastFight Strength Podcast: Episode II with UFC lightweight Marc DiakieseWe are back with episode II of the show. On this edition we had on one of the fastest rising lightweights in the world. From the Democratic Republic of the Congo, via England and on to American Top Team. And coming of his thirty second knockout win of Teemu Packalen in March, that man is Marc Diakiese. We talked with Marc on a wide range of topics including his place in the division, fighters he would like to face, growing up in the Congo, the differences between the US and the UK, and even Brexit. ...
2017-06-1729 min
Fight Strength PodcastEpisode #1 with MMA Legend Din ThomasIt is here! The first episode of Fight Strength Podcast. On our inaugural episode Phil answered a few strength and conditioning questions from listeners. Then we had the honor of having MMA legend Din Thomas on as our first ever guess. We covered many topics with Thomas, including his work for MMAScoutingReport.com, music, comedy, Netflix, some stories from his days cornering Phil, and much more. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos ...
2017-06-1041 min
B-SideDaru Jones x Marcus Machado x Doug Wimbish | B-SideRock and Roll. Soul. Jazz. Hip Hop. Rhythm and Blues. While everyone continues to use their gauging barometer readily boxing in creativity to confined spaces, along comes an album to defy the norm. Fusing hip hop, soul and jazz together to create ‘soul hop’, drummer Daru Jones (Jack White, Slum Village, Jamie Lidell), guitarist Marcus Machado (The Family Stand, Kid Capri, Buddy Miles) and bassist Doug Wimbish (Living Colour, Sugarhill Records, Rolling Stones) are combining their respective skills and influences to create a sound and experience like no other. Three generations of musicianship and a meeting of the minds have brou...
2017-03-0321 min
Drummer's Resource041 – Daru Jones (Jack White): The importance of playing different stylesIn this podcast I talked to Daru Jones, who is on of the most well respected drummers of our era. Daru is known for his work with legendary artists like Talib Kweli, Nas, Jack White and others, not to mention his international band The Ruff Pack. “If you want to be successful, it’s just this […] The post 041 – Daru Jones (Jack White): The importance of playing different styles appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .
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Drummer's Resource041 – Daru Jones (Jack White): The importance of playing different stylesIn this podcast I talked to Daru Jones, who is on of the most well respected drummers of our era. Daru is known for his work with legendary artists like ... more
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2014-05-281h 03
DJ Daru's PodcastMEMORY LANE - DJ DaruLet me take ya on a trip through Memory Lane... 90's Hip-hop.
1. Memory lane - NAS
2. Ill street blues - KOOL G RAP & DJ POLO
3. Feel me flow - NAUGHTY BY NATURE
4. Unbelievable - BIGGIE
5. MCs act like they don't know - KRS-ONE
6. Chill with that - ILL AL SKRATCH
7. Shut em down (Pete Rock REMIX) - PUBLIC ENEMY
8. How many MCs must get dissed - BLACK MOON
9. Wrong side of da tracks - ARTIFACTS
2013-07-0244 min
DJ Daru's PodcastWHO RUN THE WORLD - DJ DaruThe Ladies of R&B with a Reggae Flavour:
1. Who run the world intro - Beyonce
2. Girl on fire [DARU RMX] - Alicia Keys
3. Man down remix - Rihanna
4. Selecta - Rayvon
5. Rocky daddy love - Red Fox and Alju
6. Reggae morning - Gyptian
7. Live your life - Young Juggz
8. High heels - Lady Saw
9. Take a bow [DARU RMX] - Rihanna
10. Wishing...
2013-04-0759 min