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The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast316. Scott Stokely Presented by Brian Heller and David MartinThis week on the Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast, we sit down with a true pioneer of the sport, Disc Golf Hall of Famer Scott Stokely (PDGA #3140).From the "Wild West" days of the 1970s at Oak Grove to competing on the modern Pro Tour in his 50s, Scott shares incredible stories from his 50-year journey in flight. We dive deep into the evolution of disc technology, the "imposter syndrome" of speaking at the sport's 50th anniversary, and his mission to preserve the blue-collar, misfit roots of disc golf culture.Local News & Events:
2026-02-252h 14
Goin’ Rogue. foul throws with professional amateursOffseason Chronicles. Pt. 4. With Garrett Blatnik’s brotherJustin Blatnik is Garrett Blatnik’s brotherAnd a multiple year pro in the highland games, gym owner, trainer and full time firefighter. This past year Justin took someserious time for a stone lifting circuit both in the states and abroad. Checkout his take on using your offseason to pursue things you enjoy and furtheryour training.Right now registration is open for the Wood Ridge FarmCeltic Festival. All details are available on Heavyathlete.com...
2026-02-0259 min
The Strength Game#052 - Justin BlatnikJustin Blatnik is the Head Strength Coach and Owner of the Strength Empire Gym in Indian Trail, NC as well as Firefighter for the Charlotte Fire Department. Prior to opening Strength Empire in 2017, Blatnik was a self-employed strength coach and personal trainer, working with clients out of his garage since 2015. In addition to coaching at his own training facility, he’s worked as a personal trainer at Appalachian State Universities Rec facility and a commercial gym as well as been an intern at both Marvin Ridge High School and with the Carolina Panthers. Blatnik is the definition of...
2022-03-151h 57The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast67. The Power of Positive Thinking00:00:00 - Intro Music Provided by Wheels00:01:07 - Intros and FDR layouts00:10:00 - Hole 1 - Disc or No Disc00:20:55 - Hole 10 - 55 Superb Owls00:24:06 - Hole 6 - A Question of Confidence00:26:20 - Hole 7 - Ask Pat00:30:27 - Hole 12 - The GOAT?00:32:25 - Hole 3 - The Nick and Matt Show00:35:25 - Hole 13 - Blatnik Breeze / Registration in the Time of Covid / Volunteerism / DG Evolution00:56:48 - Hole 17 - Rules Q&A01:00:25 - Hole 18 - I Used a Thesaurus on 1 Hit Wonders
2021-02-121h 17
Strength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 10: Julia AntoSeason 1 comes to an end with Julia Anto as out guest for Episode 10. Julia has a background in multiply powerlifting, women's physique, and now raw powerlifting. She is a long-time member of team EliteFTS and one awesome person. She can be found on IG @julia.ant_toe or on elitefts.com
2020-05-1500 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 9: Tom SrokaEpsiode 9 features Tom Sroka in our strength athlete season. Tom is in my opinion currently one of the top level "crossover" strength athletes we have in the US. Tom has competed in weightlifting and MAS wrestling at very high levels and is a Pro Highland Games athlete. Follow him on IG @strength_coach_sroka.
2020-04-2900 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 8: Ben MooreOn Episode 8 of the Strength Athlete season, we talk with Ben Moore, a successful strongman and even more successful powerlifter and now one of my mentors. Ben has "been there done that" in the strength game and we all have a lot to learn from him. I love having him around. Follow in @benhere donethat_ on IG and the podcast @strengthempirepodcast
2020-04-0900 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 7: Garrett HuffmanEpisode 7 with Garrett Huffman. In this episode, Garrett and I reminisce on our old powerlifting days, as well as talk through how his training and focus has changed through life. Garrett has always been successful in his performance despite working around an inconsistent schedule of being a firefighter. We talk powerlifting, crossfit, NASCAR, weightlifting, coaching, and bomb outs. You can follow in on IG @the_og_huffman
2020-04-0400 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 6: Derek WilcoxIn Episode 6, we talk with one of the strength athletes that I personally look up to and the lightest man to squat 1,000lbs, Dr. Derek Wilcox. Derek was a long time competitive powerlifter, has also qualified for the American Open in weightlifting, competed in strongman, and made it to the A class in the Highland Games. One of the best all-around strength athletes you will find. Make sure to find him on social media @wilcoxstrengthinc.
2020-03-2600 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 5: Preston TurnerIn this episode, we talk with Preston Turner, a world champion powerlifter that now has his sights set on an Olympic dream in the sport of weightlifting. This guy is a wealth of knowledge and freaky strong. Make sure you follow him @pressinturner
2020-03-1800 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 4: Coach Sarah JohnsonIn Episode 4 of Strength Athletes, we talk with Coach Sarah Johnson. Sarah is one of the top "crossover" Powerlifter/Weightlifters in the country right now who can put together an insane Supertotal Number. We talk about her training and journey through sports and strength sports. I'm very excited to see what her future holds. Follow her on social media @coachsarahjohnson and follow us @strengthempirepodcast for more!
2020-03-0300 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 3: Coach Travis MashIn Episode 3 of our Strength Athlete season, I catch up with Coach Travis Mash. Travis has been an accomplished powerliftin (both in raw and geared lifting) as well as putting up some great weightlifting numbers. Now, Travis has positioned himself as one of the elite weightlifting coaches in the country and has produces some very high level athletes and phenomenal coaches as part of his lineage. Follow Travis on IG @coachtravismash and @masheliteperformance and follow us @strengthempirepodcast for more!
2020-03-0300 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 2: Lauren RutanEpisode 2 Guest of the Strength Athlete season is Lauren Rutan. Lauren has seen success competing in multiple strength sports at the national level, including competing at the Arnold Sports Festival in 4 different sports - something not many can say! Follow her @rutan422 on IG as well as us @strengthempirepodcast
2020-03-0300 minStrength Empire PodcastSeason 1 Episode 1: Garrett BlatnikCouldn't think of a better guest to kick off this podcast than my brother, Garrett Blatnik. Garrett starts our first season as well of Crossover "Strength Athletes". Garrett has put up some big powerlifting numbers and even bigger Highland Games numbers and is looking to make his jump into the pro ranks and chase down some records. Get to know his journey and make sure to give him a follow @gblatnik as well as the podcast @streggthempirepodcast.
2020-03-0300 minStrength Empire PodcastEpisode Zero - Get to know your host, Justin BlatnikThis is a short intro episode to your host, Justin Blatnik. You'll cover a little bit of his background and the goals he has for this podcast moving forwards. Make sure to follow us along on social media as well @strengthempirepodcast
2020-03-0300 min
Blood and IronTurn Your New Years Fitness Resolutions Into SuccessWe are back after a little Christmas break. It's not too late to save your New Years resolution for fitness. This week we look at how one or two little changes in perspective or strategy can make a huge difference outcome. We also discuss the upsides to coaching no matter what level you are at. MMA fighters can have different coaches for skill facets like Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Striking, Strength and Conditioning, etc. Crossfit athletes can also benefit from having a dedicated weightlifting coach. We try to keep this one in the realm of general fitness with ideas for...
2016-01-061h 11
Blood and IronSpecial Ed Series: Episode 3 Basics of Neuromuscular Adaptation and Muscle TypeMan I love doing these. They may be half the length of regular shows but I have been reading and working to get this show ready for hours. Today we review some hypertrophy and motor units. Then we go into looking at the electric system that makes it work and how that system adapts to training. We round it out with basics of muscle fiber types and proprioceptors. Give a listen and share. As usual we thank you for your listens and support.
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2015-12-1831 min
Blood and IronTop 5 Series: Christmas Edition ( Gifts For The Lifting/Fitness Fanatic)The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value
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For this week's full episode we turn our thoughts to Christmas. Significant others of those passionate about weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, Crossfit, general Fitness, Healthy Living etc. can feel the pressure this time of year. A gift shows that you care, but also that you pay attention to the interests of the recipient. If you haven't this episode will, at least, help you fake it. As always we are grateful for your listens and support. Please take a moment to give us a five...
2015-12-1739 min
Blood and IronThe Coffee Show Redux (And Then There Were Two)"It is said that the civilized man seeks out good and intelligent company so that by learned discourse he may rise above the savage and closer to God"
~Sir Edmund Blackadder
Not ones to break routine and miss our Tuesday chats, Justin and I simply sat down over coffee to just have a talk. With the probability of a second installment to the educational series later this week we decided to put that chat out as a full episode.
We touch on some of our usual topics: Highland Games and Training, Grip Strength, Powerlifting, and Strongman. We also had to...
2015-12-0953 min
Blood and IronQuestions Answered, Palms Read, Futures Told (November Q&A)Ok no Futures Told, or Palms Read. We did answer some questions that listeners have sent in, and that is always cool. There was a pretty decent range of topics this week from: Force-Velocity affects of weighted vs under weighted loading and its potential implications for powerlifting, throwing, and other sports (very sports sciencey) to reacting to the weightlifter at IWF Worlds that had his plates fall off during a lift. We gave advice to a young man looking to get into his first strongman contest. And finally we get a question so perfectly timed for the upcoming holiday that...
2015-11-251h 03
Blood and IronTop 5 Series: (On The) Go FoodsOk. Not gonna lie, this episode was created under duress. Schedules and stuff going on ALMOST got the best of us this week. And by us I mean ME. Justin was on point. Better late than never this week we give our top 5 snacks for people on the go looking to get their nutrition and calorie goals in, or just fight back the hunger without eating garbage.
I notice my list is oddly paleo and low carb. Meanwhile Justin focuses on portion sizes and protein power. One thing we can both agree on....BUDGET.
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2015-11-2156 min
Blood and IronTop 5 Series: Upper Back EditionThe first installment in a new series of episodes. Justin and I take our years of training for powerlifting, strongman and throwing and breakdown our Top 5s in different categories. This week we look at training the upper back.
The upper back is the secret weapon for sports performance. For many, the missing key in the spinal stability chain needed for stronger deadlifts and squats. We rank and compare our personal favorites exercises for building strong, thick backs and explain why they work.
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2015-11-1143 min
Blood and IronBrandon Hudgins ( Running Strong)This week Justin sits down with his good friend and professional distance runner Brandon Hudgins. Brandon has not only clocked a 4 minute mile but he has continued to achieve while dealing with Wegener's Granulomatosis a rare autoimmune disease.
Side note. Not gonna lie. There may have been a cerveza or two in me before I recorded the new intro. But, I think it's a keeper.
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2015-10-2848 min
Blood and IronIt's Come To This ( A Q&A Show)Rip off of the Simpsons on the title who had an episode called Its Come To This (A Simpsons Clip Show). This week we opened the show up to listeners to direct as Tucker tried his simple minded best to answer questions. Beards and Board Shorts, Snatches and Cleans abound. A constant theme of seasonality runs throughout as we look at how to navigate incorporating Strongman, Powerlifting, Crossfit etc into the training plan of a Highland Games athlete or Track and Field throwser.
I now want to create a second show called Beards and Board Shorts. And Training for Throwsers...
2015-10-2144 min
Blood and IronThe Way Is Shut, The Dead(lifts) Keep It.It's a show about my favorite lift. The deadlift. The truest show of strength. After our one week, flood imposed, hiatus we get back to business. A big pull will always carry over to something and we offer some thoughts, cues, and accessory moves to help you bring up your deadlift. Regardless of sport, be it: powerlifting, strongman, crossfit, football, the time spent on deadlifting will make you a stronger and tougher athlete.
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2015-10-1440 minBlood and IronGetting to Know You Justin BlatnikThis week we introduce new co-host Justin Blatnik of Blatnik Strength and Conditioning in Charlotte NC. In addition to his own business Justin is interning with the Carolina Panthers.
Justin and I have chewed some of the same sports ground in strongman, powerlifting and Highland games. In the later he just chews his ground a bit farther out than I do.
We supplement the getting to know you's with some techniques we each use to warm up and mobilize before heavy training. And we discuss some goals we have set for ourselves in the throws and lifts for the near...
2015-09-241h 19