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Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingYou Should NOT Hire a Coach...Send us a textSummaryIn this episode, Dave Schell and Matti Rowe dive into the intricacies of the coach-athlete relationship, emphasizing the importance of alignment between a coach's methodology and an athlete's goals. They discuss common misconceptions about coaching, the necessity of commitment from athletes, and the reality of athletic progress, debunking the myth of instant results. The conversation highlights the need for patience and understanding in training, as well as the significance of finding the right fit between coach and athlete. In this conversation, Dave Schell and Matti discuss the limitations of...2025-04-021h 00
Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingFTP is everything, FTP is nothingSend us a textIn this episode of the Training Babble podcast, hosts Dave Schell and Matti Rowe dive into the complexities of training metrics, particularly focusing on Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and its relevance in endurance sports. They discuss the evolving definitions of endurance, durability, and the importance of volume in training. The conversation highlights the sacrifices athletes must make to achieve high performance and the often unspoken realities behind setting and pursuing goals in the competitive sports landscape. In this conversation, Dave Schell and Matti discuss the intricacies of race dynamics, the importance of nutrition...2025-03-1945 min
Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingWe Hired an AI Coach So You Don't Have To! with Matti RoweSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, Coach Dave Schell and guest Matty Rowe of Gravel God Cycling dig into the implications of AI in coaching. They discuss the rise of AI tools like CoachCat, the challenges of relying on flawed metrics, and the importance of human expertise in interpreting data. The conversation highlights the complexities of training plans and the need for personalized coaching, emphasizing that while AI can assist, it cannot replace the nuanced understanding that comes from experience and direct athlete-coach interaction. In this conversation...2025-02-2644 min
Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyOrville Schell - China and Russia Linked in GrudgesTik Tok and data acquisition, scary topics on China up ahead. Michael Krasny featured leading Sinologist Orville Schell and began by asking Schell for his response to the Trump administration's imposed tariffs and their potential effects on a possible trade war, fentanyl out of China and U.S. China relations. Schell spoke of Xi Jinping's irrational actions and what appears to bind him and Putin together and Krasny asked Schell if he foresaw a role for Beijing brokering a peace between Russia and Ukraine. Krasny then proceeded to ask Schell about Tik Tok, data acquisition by China, Chinese surveillance...2025-02-1257 minTraining Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingTraining Check-In with Phil: CRAZY VO2 Max and 5 min power increaseSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson discuss Phil's training journey as he prepares for an uphill running race. They cover the structure of his training, focusing on VO2 max work, the importance of consistency and adaptation, and the physiological testing that has informed his progress. Phil shares insights on nutrition, health markers from blood tests, and outlines his future training plans leading up to the race.TakeawaysConsistency is crucial for improvement in training.VO2...2025-01-1438 min
Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingEnd of Year Wrap Up and tips for Kicking off 2025 on the Right FootSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell reflects on the past year, expressing gratitude to listeners and sharing insights on coaching and training strategies. He emphasizes a minimalist approach to coaching, the importance of flexibility in training plans, and debunks myths surrounding base training and zone two training. Schell advocates for simplicity and effectiveness in workouts, encouraging athletes to focus on performance metrics beyond just FTP.TakeawaysFocus on doing a small amount of things well.Be flexible...2024-12-3115 min
Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingHealthy Weight Loss for Endurance Athletes with Alex LarsonSend us a textLet's connect! Send me a message at KaizenEnduranceSummaryIn this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell speaks with registered dietitian Alex Larson about healthy weight loss strategies for endurance athletes. They discuss the importance of nutrition in training, the shift from focusing on weight loss to improving body composition, and personalized nutrition strategies that can enhance performance. Alex emphasizes the significance of protein intake for recovery and performance, common mistakes athletes make in their weight loss approaches, and the concept of healthy caloric deficits...2024-12-1046 min
The Nitty GrittyEp 25: Good Grief! Good God!- Jesus in the here & nowJoin Schell & Danielle in Season 3 as we discuss Jesus in the here and now.
What does it look like to grieve, be angry, experience sadness and joy, hope, or the myriad of emotions God's way?
What does it look like to draw closer to Jesus and those walking with Him as we experience these hard circumstances?
What does God's Way say about how we feel?
Hint: How we feel is not who we are.
What happens in the middle space between acknowledgment and moving forward?
Scripture
Hebrews 13:8...2024-09-091h 08The Nitty GrittyEp 21: Not Holy- Wholly HisJoin Schell & Danielle as they discuss the Spiritual Discipline that is commanded many times by Jesus-Prayer. Good News: You can pray confidently because Prayer is NOT about YOU. Prayer is communion with your Creator.
Scriptures Mentioned:
Matthew 7:24-29- Prayer is a command, Jesus says, "put into practice".
Matthew 12:34- "...For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (NKJV)"
1 Peter 5:7- "Cast your cares on Him..."
Matthew 6:9-13 NIV-
9 “This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your nam...2024-05-161h 08The Nitty GrittyEp 18: Spiritual Discipline: WarfareJoin Schell and Danielle as they explore what scripture has to say about spiritual warfare and discuss how do I know if it's a battle or just hard circumstances?
Key Scripture:
Ephesians 6:10
10-For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Terms:
See Strong's Concordance via BibleHub.com for further study of these terms that were mentioned
Pale-to wrestling, generally fight
Flesh-our physical body or human nature (physically or mor...2024-04-041h 08
Horror GuysMad Heidi, Warlock, Warlock II, and The Little Girl Who Lived Down the LaneEpisode 235 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the 2023 Swissploitation film, “Mad Heidi.” Then we’ll go back and watch both the good “Warlock” movies from 1989 and 1993. Finally, we’ll visit with “The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane” from way back in 1976 For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com, we have: “The Devil Bat” with Bela Lugosi from 1940 “Timecrimes” from 2007 Check out all our books with one easy link: https://brianschell.com/collection/horrorguys Here. We. Go! 2023-07-1348 min
Erie Music History Podcast058: Scott CampbellHe's been mentioned in so many previous episodes, and for good reason: Scott Campbell is a great guitarist who has played in many popular Erie cover bands in the 1970s and 1980s — bands such as Red White, & Blueberry; Stillwater; Quill Eller; Clockwise; Briton; and Major League. Scott covers a lot of ground in this episode, sharing some of those fun and difficult (e.g., a trip to LA to "make if big") experiences from his 60+ years of being a musician. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is...2023-06-251h 24
Der Pflegepapst Podcast#10 mit Christoph Schneeweiß von Care Table über Technologie, Durchhaltevermögen & Innovation in der PflegeIn dieser inspirierenden Episode des "Der Pflegepapst Podcast" tauschen sich Marvin Schell und Christoph Schneeweiß, Gründer von Care Table, über die Bedeutung digitaler Technologien in der Pflegelandschaft Deutschlands aus. Sie beleuchten, wie der Care Table - ein speziell für Pflegeeinrichtungen entwickelter Touchscreen-Tisch - Betreuungsqualität verbessern und Arbeitslast reduzieren kann, selbst inmitten von Krisen.Sie diskutieren die Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten solcher Technologien, unterstreichen dabei die Schlüsselrolle von Schulung und Akzeptanz für erfolgreiche Implementierung. Zudem geben sie Einblicke in Christophs Ausdauer als Unternehmer und Boxer. Die Episode endet mit einer hoffnungsvollen Vision für die Pfleg...2023-06-2340 minErie Music History Podcast057: Art PhillipsArt Phillips has two Emmy awards for work he did in the 1980s on the TV show Santa Barbara, and he has scored over 1,500 hours of original music for broadcast TV series, films, and documentaries. In the mid 1970s, he moved to LA and became a top session guitarist working with artists such as Barry Manilow, Minnie Riperton, Teena Marie, and the group that drew him away from Erie when he was just 19 — The Lettermen. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to...2023-06-111h 10Erie Music History Podcast056: Paul SontheimerUp until he was a teenager, Paul Sontheimer excelled at piano, which was no surprise considering his mother was one of the best piano teachers in town. Still, when he got to high school, he decided to switch instruments and picked up the cello and eventually bass. After playing in local prog rock band Astaroth for a few years, he leaves Erie in 1979 and moves to Dallas where he lands a job with Showco and eventually travels the world as a roadie and then sound engineer for rock tours with artists such as Eric Clapton, Julian Lennon, Boston, KISS, B...2023-05-2847 minErie Music History Podcast055: Bob NelsonBob Nelson has frequently been described as a laid-back, easygoing dude, who, despite not being a musician, had a huge impact on the Erie music scene as the owner of the Docksider from 1983-2006. Here he tells the origin of the bar and recounts some of its most famous nights and many of the bands that played there. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has...2023-05-211h 06Erie Music History Podcast054: Joe ScutellaIn 1977, Joe Scutella was playing percussion in the Chuck Ventrello Concourse, one of Erie's first jazz ensembles. He would eventually transition to guitar and ended up traveling with the Frederick Martin Band and playing around town in other projects such as Jabberwocky and Kid Id & The Egos while also playing plenty of solo gigs. A songwriter at heart, Joe eventually moved to Nashville with a publishing deal and went on to write music for a living while also starting his own publishing company. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History p...2023-05-1446 minErie Music History Podcast053: Jeff "Tune" KlahrThose who know him, simply refer to him as "Tune," a nickname he earned when he was very young playing drums in the late 1960s. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s he was always playing, sometimes in cover bands (e.g., Victory, Moonlighters) and sometimes in bands playing more originals (e.g., The Pulse, Pistol Whip). And when an established band needed a reliable drummer to fill in, Jeff Klahr was frequently the guy who got the call. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to p...2023-05-0759 min
On the Wind SailingNikki Henderson & Andy Schell // Seam'nship PanelNikki Henderson & Andy Schell hosts a panel of sailors at the 2022 Annapolis Sailboat Show to talk about the essence of seam'nship and what offshore sailing is all about, from technical issues to facing fear and philosophical ambitions. Panelists include Matt Rutherford, Ryan Ellison, Emma Garschagen, Phil Gutowski, Kristen Berry & Pam Wall. Don't miss this year's Seam'nship Workshop at the 2023 Annapolis Sailboat Show in October. Register now at 59-north.com/seamnship -- If you liked this conversation you'll LOVE The QUARTERDECK, 59 North's 'deep dives on the art of seamanship.' Join our interactive community a...2023-05-021h 47Erie Music History Podcast052: Jack BernardHe's been a Dog, a Bluesbeater, and he was even part of the living dead for awhile. Whether you know him by Jack Bernard, Dean Gleason, or any of his other pseudonyms, you know he's played in plenty of Erie bands — both as a bassist and drummer — and he's got plenty of stories to share. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large...2023-04-301h 16
Horror GuysOpen Water, Frozen, Backcountry, and FallEpisode 216 We’ve got our usual lineup of four movies and a short film this week— This time, we’ll call it “Stupid people vs. Nature: Nature Wins” week. We’ll start with “Open Water” (2003), then hang out in “Frozen” (2010). We’ll stop for a short film, then return with 2014’s “Backcountry” and 2022’s “Fall.” As a bonus this week, we’ll look at two more unfortunate happenings in the wilderness: • “Devil’s Pass” (2013) • “Deliverance” (1972) Four years ago this week... Four YEARS AGO this week, on episode 10, we looked at “Drag Me to Hell” (2009) and “Happy Death Day” (2017). L...2023-02-2753 min
Der Pflegepapst Podcast#01 Der Pflegepapst Podcast - Was Dich hier erwartetHerzlich willkommen beim Pflegepapst-Podcast mit Pflegeprofi Marvin Schell! In Folge #01 erwartet euch ein rasanter Zusammenschnitt unserer Themen als Ausblick auf die kommenden Folgen des Pflegepapst-Podcasts.In diesem Podcast dreht sich alles um das Thema Pflege in Deutschland. Die Pflegebranche befindet sich im Wandel und steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Mit der steigenden Anzahl von Pflegebedürftigen in Deutschland und einem wachsenden Fachkräftemangel müssen neue Wege gefunden werden, um eine gute Versorgungssicherheit und hohe Versorgungsqualität sicherzustellen.In diesem Podcast sprechen wir mit Experten über die aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Pflegebranche und geben Ei...2023-02-2109 min
Horror GuysAirport, the Poseidon Adventure, Earthquake, and The Towering InfernoWe’ve got our usual lineup of four movies and a short film this week— This time, We’ll look at the cause of manypeople’s phobias and nightmares. Yes, it’s the 1970’s disaster movie craze. If you weren’t afraid of saying, cruise ships, and skyscrapers— you will be. We’ll look at the original “Airport” (1970), “The Poseidon Adventure” (1972), “Earthquake” (1974), and “The Towering Inferno” (1974). As a bonus this week, we’ll look at two more disasters: • “Airport 1975” (1974) • “Meteor” (1979) Four years ago this week... Four YEARS AGO this week, on episode 9, we looked at “The Stuff” (1985) and “Crucibl...2023-02-201h 07
Horror GuysThe Lair, Rec, Constantine, and Friday the 13th Part 2Episode 214 We’ve got our usual lineup of four movies and a short film this week— This time, We’ll start out with “The Lair,” a newer creature feature. We’ll then watch the superb zombie film, “Rec” from 2007, “Constantine” from 2005, and “Friday the 13th Part 2” from way back in ’81. As a bonus this week, we’ll look at future plagues: * “Cult of the Cobra” (1959) Four years ago this week... Four YEARS AGO this week, on episode 8, we looked at “Valentine” (2001) and “My Bloody Valentine” (2009). Listen to that old episode here: https://www.horrorguys.com/hg008/. Di...2023-02-1245 minErie Music History Podcast002: Tim McLaughlinA great storyteller, Tim McLaughlin covers everything from his first bands to his time with Quill Eller and their trip to LA to his stints with Tennessee Back Porch, Major League and more. Tim still plays today and may be the only guy in town with a guitar that rotates 360 degrees! Check out his band Shoreline on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/377492776530149Special thanks for the financial assistance provided to the podcast by the JPT Foundation, which supports local organizations and charities. If you’re into bingo, they ru...2021-10-241h 08