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Mike and Brooker Show#137 Kenny SantucciIn this episode of the Mike & Brooker Show, we sit down with Kenny Santucci, renowned NYC trainer and founder of Strong New York. Dive into his passion for transforming lives through fitness and how he’s fostering a thriving fitness community through StrongNewYork and TheStrengthClub. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a charismatic great dude. https://www.strongnewyork.com/ -https://thestrengthclub.com/ - https://youtube.com/@strongnewyork?si=CX9qsuJMsvUoke9I01:05 Kennys New Gym in Caldwell05:50 Kennys Paramus Gym 07:50 Partnering with brands in opening a gym location09:30 Kennys New York facility - The Strength Club13:08 How expensive it is...
2025-06-091h 08Mike and Brooker Show#126 Mike Stella part 3Part 3 with Mike Stella, the innovative mind behind "The Movement Underground." Known for revolutionizing sports rehab and performance, Mike challenges traditional methods with a fresh approach to healing. An Athletic Trainer, educator, and entrepreneur from Farmingdale, NY, he's worked with athletes across MLB, NBA, NFL, UFC, blending hands-on treatment with education to empower athletes in their recovery and performance.Learn more about Mike’s work at The Movement Underground (  / channel )00:00 What rubbish techniques have you learnt over the years?05:25 Persuasive language in treatment08:55 Evaluations and assessments16:10 Training p...
2025-03-1838 minMike and Brooker Show#123 Mike StellaJoin the Mike & Brooker show for an insightful episode with Mike Stella, the innovative mind behind "The Movement Underground." Known for revolutionizing sports rehab and performance, Mike challenges traditional methods with a fresh approach to healing. An Athletic Trainer, educator, and entrepreneur from Farmingdale, NY, he's worked with athletes across MLB, NBA, NFL, UFC, blending hands-on treatment with education to empower athletes in their recovery and performance.Learn more about Mike’s work at The Movement Underground (www.youtube.com/@TheMovementUnderground)
2025-02-2532 minMike and Brooker Show#120 Mario Brainovic Coherent Water
This week on the Mike & Brooker show we have an insightful episode with Mario Brainovic, CEO of Analemma, as he demystifies structured water. Discover how this innovative approach to water can enhance health, from improving gut health to boosting cellular energy, and its potential environmental benefits. Mario explains the science behind the Analemma wand, discusses ongoing research, and shares his vision for integrating structured water into daily life.
02:20 Measuring structured water
04:10 What does Coherent Water mean?
06:30 Testing water accurately and "easily"
12:50 Testing HRV with coherent water
15:30 ATP study
17:45 Whats the mechanism behind coherent water?
23:25 On Analemma and its "mother"...
2025-02-051h 07Mike and Brooker Show#119 Mike StellaJoin the Mike & Brooker show for an insightful episode with Mike Stella, the innovative mind behind "The Movement Underground." Known for revolutionizing sports rehab and performance, Mike challenges traditional methods with a fresh approach to healing. An Athletic Trainer, educator, and entrepreneur from Farmingdale, NY, he's worked with athletes across MLB, NBA, NFL, UFC, blending hands-on treatment with education to empower athletes in their recovery and performance.Learn more about Mike’s work at The Movement Underground 00:00 The Movement Underground Podcast studio02:20 The man of many talents - Mike Stella...
2025-01-2836 minMike and Brooker Show#118 Carnivore JTThis week we are joined by Carnivore JT! JT is a former Division 1 Baseball Coach turned advocate for the carnivore diet. With a B.S. in Sports Medicine and M.S. in Sports Administration, he hosts "The Inner Carnivore Podcast," where he explores the benefits of a meat-only diet, shares success stories, and challenges conventional nutrition wisdom. He's also the author of "The Carnivorous Cookbook." A great podcast on a fascinating topic, we hope you enjoy!01:00 - Running a podcast02:20 - Mike's experience with Carnivore04:00 - APEOB (Ape Evolution and...
2025-01-2128 minMike and Brooker Show#111 Flaska Structured Water with Maks Vrečko
This week we are joined by a different kind of a guest, a previous strawberry farmer, now entrepreneur Maks Vrecko. Maks achieved spectacular results with large strawberry fields using structured water and wanted to bring this technology to humans. He devised a method to create glass bottles that contains vibrational frequencies projected to make water more similar to spring water to enhance human & animal health.
00:00 Discovering structured water as a strawberry picker
02:40 How do you structure water as a farmer?
05:00 Water loves movement
09:05 How do you know when water has been structured?
11:40 Mike testing structured water with his dogs
14:45...
2024-12-0353 minMike and Brooker Show#107 Super Human Fathers Kyle Carnohan
This week on the Mike & Brooker Show we have a very special guest, Kyle Carnohan. Kyle is the founder, owner and operator of SuperHuman Fathers. Kyle has a crazy story, growing up Mormon, being a broke and bullied firefighter, transforming via fitness and devoting the rest of his life to serving and sharing what he has learned. A raw, honest and open conversation with a great dude, we hope you enjoy!
00:00 Where SuperHuman fathers is right now
04:05 How does Kyle coach his members
09:10 Super results
12:00 The team behind SHF
15:30 Collaborating vs Competing
19:10 Soul expansion
21:00 Negative comments
25:50 Unique thinkers are...
2024-11-0645 minMike and Brooker Show#102 Cale Owen CEO of Gym Launch, Prestige Labs & Gymowners.com
Its our pleasure to welcome this mighty man onto the Mike & Brooker Show this week. Cale Owen is the CEO of GymLaunch, GymOwners.com and Prestige Labs. As a previous professional baseball athlete for the Phillies, Cale then opened his first gym and sought GymLaunch to help him grow. From there he went all in on GymLaunch and went from a sales rep to CEO in under 4 years. We hope you enjoy Part 2 of this epic podcast with Cale Owen!
00:00 what Alex Hormozi is really great at
02:40 what Cale does better at GymLaunch
06:00 your own Operating System
09:15 CEO skills
14:55...
2024-10-0129 minMike and Brooker Show#100 Nick DiMarco
This week we are joined by Nick DiMarco. Nick is the Assistant Athletic Director in Sports Performance at Elon University. In this role he leads S&C staff for all 16 sports teams. Prior to his time at Elon Nick worked as Assistant S&C at Iowa Hawkeyes after playing for the team as an outside linebacker. He also played at the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens. DiMarco has every certification you could want in this field, earned his Masters degree and is about to complete his PhD in Health & Human Performance. A great episode with a great dude...
2024-09-1731 min
Talkin' Pitt by Pitt Sports PerformanceTalkin' Pitt #36 “The Journey from athlete to Elite Performance Coach: learning from legendary coach along the way” Mike Guadango – Freak StrengthIn this episode of Talkin Pitt, we sit down with Mike Guadango, the founder of Freak Strength, to explore his journey from aspiring physical therapist to renowned strength coach. Mike shares his early experiences with influential mentors like Joe DeFranco, Buddy Morris, and James Smith, and offers insights on how his time at Pitt shaped his coaching philosophy. From building a gym on a shoestring budget to managing elite NFL athletes, Mike's story is packed with valuable lessons on training, business, and personal growth. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with humor, wisdom, and practical advice for aspiring...
2024-09-131h 01Mike and Brooker ShowMike and Brooker Show - #99 Cam Josse Part 2
This week we have long time friend and colleague Cam Josse. Cam was a previous client of Mike's when he was in college and also interned with Brooker at DeFranco's back in 2012. Since then Cam has climbed the ranks, he spent 7 years as Director of Sports Performance for DeFrancos TS, 3 years at Indiana University working with Aaron Wellman and is currently the Assistant S&C coach at Auburn University Football programme. Cam is also an author and is currently finishing his PhD focusing on speed and agility in sports. A great episode, this is Part 2!
2024-09-1057 minMike and Brooker Show#98 - Cale Owen
Its our pleasure to welcome this mighty man onto the Mike & Brooker Show this week. Cale Owen is the CEO of GymLaunch, GymOwners.com and Prestige Labs. As a previous professional baseball athlete for the Phillies, Cale then opened his first gym and sought GymLaunch to help him grow. From there he went all in on GymLaunch and went from a sales rep to CEO in under 4 years. We hope you enjoy Part 1 of this epic podcast with Cale Owen!
00:00 Intro to Cale
01:58 Why Cale didn't go into S&C (money!)
05:15 Priorities in life
07:00 Columns of Genius
11:00 Advice to...
2024-09-0325 minMike and Brooker Show#96 Cam Josse - Part 1
This week we have long time friend and colleague Cam Josse. Cam was a previous client of Mike's when he was in college and also interned with Brooker at DeFranco's back in 2012. Since then Cam has climbed the ranks, he spent 7 years as Director of Sports Performance for DeFrancos TS, 3 years at Indiana University working with Aaron Wellman and is currently the Assistant S&C coach at Auburn University Football programme. Cam is also an author and is currently finishing his PhD focusing on speed and agility in sports. A great episode, this is Part 1!
00:00 Moving to Auburn and...
2024-08-2041 minMike and Brooker Show#95 - Fred Duncan Part 2
Part 2 with Fred Duncan. Fred is the owner and operator of Fred Duncan Performance Training. As well as having a legendary instagram, Fred is the author of "You're fat, let's change that" and "Feast. Fast. Fit". He has trained D1 to professional athletes in both S&C as well as rehabilitation and is also a published author in research journals. A great episode that challenges a lot of beliefs. To find out more about Fred check out his instagram: / fred_duncan
00:00 Dynamic Correspondence
03:00 Mike's NFL off season programme
05:20 Stress shielding with isometrics
09:00 Eqi Quasi Isometrics
11:15 Mike's isometric system
14:10 Fred's isome...
2024-08-1628 minMike and Brooker Show#90 - Will Ratelle, Rolf Ohman & Mike & BrookerWIll Ratelle, Rolf Ohman & Mike & Brooker discuss Olympic lifts, other exercises & metrics &how they may or may not correlate to sports performance enhancement.
2024-07-091h 19Mike and Brooker Show#89 - Mike and Brooker discuss Brooker's Pacific Row🌊 Rowing Across the Pacific: A Journey of Challenge and Triumph 🌊
Join us in this gripping episode of the Mike and Brooker Show as we delve into Brooker's incredible journey! Brooker dared to sail across the vast Pacific Ocean. From navigating treacherous waters to facing unpredictable weather, Brooker shares firsthand the daunting challenges and exhilarating moments of their voyage.
🚢 In this episode, you'll discover:
-The meticulous preparation required for a Pacific crossing
-Unexpected encounters with marine life and nature's raw power
-Moments of solitude and self-discovery amidst the endless horizon
-Practical tips and insights for aspiring sailors and adventure enthusiasts
This conv...
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Mike and Brooker Show#88 - Dave BenettThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we are joined by celebratory photographer - Dave Benett. Dave is a British society and celebrity photographer based in London. Since 2004, Dave has been a contributing photographer for Getty Images, specialising in candid photography of celebrities — work for which he has twice been awarded Photographer of the Year awards from the UK Picture Editors' Guild.
2022-01-111h 17Mike and Brooker Show#85 - Justin TrattouJustin Trattou is this week's guest on the Mike & Brooker Show. Justin is a former NFL Defensive End for the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Justin has celebrated winning a Super Bowl, SEC and BCS National Title throughout his underdog career. After his sports career, Justin got into the real estate industry and this podcast sheds light on his knowledge, the market, his lessons learnt and pitfalls to watch out for.
2021-12-141h 00Mike and Brooker Show#84 - Custom Choppers, Motorcross with Danny SchneiderThis week Danny Schneider joins the boys on the Mike & Brooker Show. Danny is an award winning custom motorcycle builder and owner of Hard 9 Choppers. Born and raised in Swiss, Danny was a major force in developing Freestyle Motocross (FMX) into a world famous sport and became a global star in the process. Danny shares his story; his successes, his injuries, two stints of cancer, a brief time as a Detective to make a fantastic episode. We hope you enjoy!
2021-12-0757 minMike and Brooker Show#83 Jake TuuraThis week Jake Tuura joins the Mike & Brooker Show. Jake is the owner of jackedathlete.com where he teaches athletes and coaches principles on hypertrophy, jumping higher, and rehab from jumper’s knee. Previously, Jake has worked in the collegiate and private sector as a S&C coach, but now focuses on developing his online business.
2021-11-3052 minMike and Brooker Show#82 Across The PacificThis week we have a special episode. A combined podcast of Mike & Brooker and Athletes Authority ON AIR. Athletes Authority podcast is dedicated to the world and business of athletic development co-hosted by Lachlan Wilmot, Karl Goodman and Jordi Taylor. Athletes Authority isn't just another podcast or internet coach, it is a real brick and mortar business based in Sydney, Australia - doing great things. We enjoyed the chat with the lads, hope you do too.
2021-11-231h 07Mike and Brooker Show#81 Super Brain, neurological reeducationAndrew Triana rejoins the Mike & Brooker Show. Andrew, a previous client of Mike's, is a coach / educator / researcher / entrepreneur. He has worked as a private consultant for top tier athletes, strongmen, CEO's and general pop clientele. His main focus now is on neurological, brain, spinal cord reeducation with his high profile clients.
2021-11-1658 minMike and Brooker Show#80 - Rolf OhmanOur most frequent guest - Rolf Öhman rejoins the Mike & Brooker Show for round 4! Rolf is previous assistant head coach for the Chinese Olympic track & field team. Rolf is a Swedish born Australian who has worked at the pinnacle of many different sports. He is also the inventor of the 1080 sprint and quantum system. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion about elite performance.
2021-11-091h 17Mike and Brooker Show#79 - Pain & Nootropics with Andrew TrianaThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we are joined by Andrew Triana. Andrew, a previous client of Mike's, is a coach / educator / researcher / entrepreneur. He has worked as a private consultant for top tier athletes, strongmen, CEO's and general pop clientele. His main focus now is on neurological, brain, spinal cord reeducation with his high profile clients.
2021-11-0248 minMike and Brooker Show#78 Chris KievitThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we are joined by Chris Kievit. Chris is a coach at FreakStrength and Evolve Athletics. A former baseball player himself, Chris has coached baseball and S&C all around the country. He has worked with top tier talent and has the credentials to do so however, his passion is taking adults who want to better themselves to places they have never imagined.
2021-10-261h 04Mike and Brooker Show#77 - Ryan NieThis week we have Ryan Nie rejoin the Mike & Brooker Show. Ryan is currently a coach at Freak Strength and an adjunct professor at Montclair State University. Previously, Ryan worked as Director of Sports Performance in the private sector for multiple years. Ryan holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science and is certified by USA Track & Field and USA Weightlifting. Ryan was trained in Olympic Weightlifting by Jianping Ma. A super bright, great guy, we hope you enjoy the show!
2021-10-1956 minMike and Brooker Show#76 The ThinkerThis week James (The Thinker) Smith joins the Mike & Brooker Show. The Thinker is an interdisciplinary consultant who has consulted for CEOs, professional sport coaches and athletes, and military special operations leaders in the area of cultural establishment, psychological preparation, strategy, technical/skill development, tactical evolution, global load management and applied preparatory engineering since 2003. He can be found at Novasind.com and/or at Multuscon.com
2021-10-121h 13Mike and Brooker Show#75 - Bad News, Sleep & cognitive supportThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show the boys discuss how they nearly ended the podcast and then the benefits of sleep, nutrition and exercise on cognitive support.
2021-10-0534 minMike and Brooker Show#74 - Achilles injuries, preworkout cocktails, SleepThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show the boys go over a range of topics from supplements, sleep, achilles injuries and even the time when Mike got stabbed in the head with a fork by a Russian gangster. Enjoy!
2021-09-2851 minMike and Brooker Show#73- M&B Dry Needling, Body Work, Business GoalsThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show the boys cover a hilarious fishing trip, Mike's bodywork system and also reflections on personal and professional goals. We hope you enjoy!
2021-09-211h 03Mike and Brooker Show#72 - Dan WallingtonCo-owner of Adonis Athletics in Australia and former Freak Strength intern Dan "Wally" Wallington joins the boys in a great chat about business, life and both of their experiences interning with Mike at DeFranco's and Freak Strength.
2021-09-141h 40Mike and Brooker Show#71 - IronmanThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show the boys go in depth on Brooker’s Ironman performance. We hope you enjoy!
2021-09-071h 13Mike and Brooker Show#70 - 1st Overall NHL Pick Nico HischierThis week Nico Hischier joins the Mike & Brooker Show. Nico is the current Captain of the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. Nico was a first overall draft pick in 2017, the first ever Swiss in history. Nico has had a distinguished career already at such a young age including being Rookie of the Year in the CHL, 2 World Junior Championships and representing Swiss in the World Championships in 2019 and 2021.
2021-08-3147 minMike and Brooker Show#69 What S&C path we'd take & bodyworkThis week on the Mike & Brooker show we are answering our listener's questions. We discuss some training, what would we do differently in our careers, what's really important and finally more about Mike's bodywork system. If you are interested in learning more please let us know.
2021-08-241h 09Mike and Brooker Show#68 6,000 miles in 10 days & Ironman TrainingThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show the boys reconnect after a 2 week holiday. Mike discusses his wedding and 6000 mile road trip and Brooker gives his Ironman preparation update. We hope you enjoy
2021-08-171h 29Mike and Brooker Show#67 M&B Aerobic Strength TrainingA good old fashioned Mike & Brooker Show. The boys rambling about a ton of different topics from travelling, summer training, the benefits of using timers in training sessions and more. We hope you enjoy!
2021-08-1054 minMike and Brooker Show#66 Surf & Rugby Coach Ryan GallopThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we have Ryan Gallop. Ryan is Performance Director at NAKOA Fitness & Physical Therapy based in Carlsbad, California. Ryan is an ex rugby player and passionate surfer who works with many action sport athletes including pro surfers, skate boarders as well as San Diego Legion Rugby Club. Originally from Montauk, Ryan graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in health and exercise sciences. A great guy letting us know the inner workings of a successful gym, we hope you enjoy.
2021-07-271h 27Mike and Brooker Show#65 - M&B Talking shitThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show the boys catch up. A completely random mix of topics - just two friends bullshitting around talking about nothing. We hope you enjoy and thanks for supporting us!
2021-07-2054 minMike and Brooker Show#64 - Rolf OhmanRolf Öhman rejoins the Mike & Brooker Show for round 3! Rolf is previous assistant headcoach for the Chinese Olympic track & field team. Rolf is a Swedish born Australian who has worked at the pinnacle of many different sports. He is also the inventor of the 1080 sprint and quantum system. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion about elite performance.
2021-07-131h 29Mike and Brooker Show#63 - Building an Online Business - Terence MaThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we are joined by Terence Ma. Terence was a previous analyst working for a successful brokerage firm in NYC. After hearing of his mothers illness he decided to quit his job and pursue his dream of creating an online business in the field of vocal coaching. Terence shares some of his failures, lessons and mindset as to how to build an online business.
2021-07-061h 10Mike and Brooker Show#62 - M&B Olympic PreparationThis weeks episode of the Mike & Brooker Show goes back to basics. The boys going back and forth talking all things high performance sport. This podcast delves into Kevin Love’s Olympic preparation, IronMan training, barefoot running and a bunch of other random topics. Enjoy!
2021-06-2959 minMike and Brooker Show#61 - Sam BoehringerThis week we have Sam Boehringer on the Mike & Brooker Show. Sam is a Strength & Conditioning coach born and raised in Switzerland. Sam is currently working with Swiss National Ice Hockey Team, On Your Marks training facility and freelances with some of the top Swiss ice hockey players.
2021-06-221h 07Mike and Brooker Show#60 - Guilleume BlanchardThis week we have Guilleume Blanchard join the Mike & Brooker Show. Guilleume is a French born entrepreneur based in NYC. After creating a successful fast food chain, Guilleume is now developing a new company in the optometry business. He aims to provide the cheapest and fastest glasses with the most enjoyable customer service to the US market. A great podcast full of business stories, entrepreneurial mindset and how the gym business should look at Michelin Star restaurants for success.
2021-06-151h 25Mike and Brooker Show#59 - Brian CushingThis week we welcome Brian Cushing onto the Mike & Brooker Show. Brian is a former first round NFL draft pick who then played 9 years for the Houston Texans as linebacker. Now, Brian is the assistant S&C coach for the Texans and full time coach of his sons. A great discussion covering the reality of playing in the NFL and the lessons learnt.
2021-06-081h 09Mike and Brooker Show#58 - Anthropometrics and Nutrition Pratik PatelThis week on the Mike and Brooker Show we welcome Pratik Patel. Pratik is a S&C Coach, Nutritionist and Consultant. Pratik spent 3 seasons with the NY Giants. Prior to his time in the NFL, Pratik served as Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Oregon. He has also spent time with Michigan State and KSU. A round table discussion on body composition, nutrition and the reality of high performance coaching. We hope you enjoy
2021-06-011h 15Mike and Brooker Show#57 - Joe DeFrancoThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we have Joe DeFranco! Joe is the founder of the world famous DeFrancos Gym. For the last 20 years Joe has trained athletes from all over the world including NFL, MLB, WWE, UFC, Olympians and more. Joe has been featured on multiple TV stations and in best selling books. Joe is one of the OG’s of the “garage gym” and “athletic training” scene - he drops a ton of wisdom in this podcast, let us know what you think!
2021-05-251h 34Mike and Brooker Show#56 - Financial Planning Dieter SharerDieter Schärer returns to the Mike & Brooker Show this week. Dieter is a financial advisor based in Switzerland. The theme of this weeks episode; how can we set ourselves up for long term financial success? Dieter discusses everything from budgeting, housing, investment ideas and some highly applicable general advise. We hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think.
2021-05-1854 minMike and Brooker Show#55 - M&BAnother Mike & Brooker classic. The boys review their feedback from the listeners, cover the upcoming podcasts and discuss a whole range of topics from entrepreneurship, realities of working within S&C and psychology. Keep sending us your feedback!
2021-05-111h 08Mike and Brooker Show#54 M&BThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show the boys are free styling on a range of topics. We would love to hear from you, we want to know more about our audience so we can best serve you guys. Thanks for your support!
2021-05-0439 minMike and Brooker Show#53 - Flavio Di GiorgioThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we are joined by Flavio Di Giorgio. Flavio is a high performance coach working with some of the best athletes in Italy including; Sophia Goggia, Fillipo Tortu and a Pro Volleyball team. Flavio had interned both with Brooker in Zürich as well as Westside Barbell. A great guy, we hope you enjoy!
2021-04-271h 19
Mind Muscle Project858: Mike Guadango On Coaching NBA Athlete Kevin Love Through Quarantine - Interview 344This week the boys are joined by the one and only, Mike Guadango. As they say, third times a charm and this podcast was the best yet. Personal coach to superbowl winners, MLB players and some of the NBA's best we dive into the reality of coaching professional athletes. Most notably, how he coached 5 time All-Star and NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love through quarantine. Learn about all the behind the scenes on this episode.Mike Guadango Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/guadango/Mike Guadango Website - http://freakstrength.com/author/guadango/WHOOP- https...
2021-04-251h 13Mike and Brooker Show#52 - Elliot HulseThis week Elliott Hulse joins the Mike & Brooker Show. Elliot is CEO of Strength Camp, a Strongman and Strength Coach. Elliot has a very popular YouTube account where has over 2 million subscribers, the majority of them men. Elliot now focuses his time on providing inspiring and educational material for men to break free from self-limiting beliefs.
2021-04-201h 00Mike and Brooker Show#51 - Justuc GalacJustus Galac joins the Mike & Brooker Show this week. Justus is the former head of strength and conditioning for the New York Jets. Justus and has been involved with the team for the last 10 years since joining the Jets in 2012 as an assistant S&C coach. Prior to the Jets, Justus worked with the Villanova football team and earned the Samson FCS S&C Coach of the year in 2010. A great guy, we hope you enjoy!
2021-04-131h 10Mike and Brooker Show#50 - Ryan Nie - Recovery, Vertical Jump, Coaching MindsetThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we have Ryan Nie join the boys. Ryan is currently a coach at Freak Strength and an adjunct professor at Montclair State University. Ryan holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science and is certified by USA Track and Field and USA Weightlifting. Ryan was trained in Olympic Weightlifting by Jianping Ma and has previously worked as a Director of Sports Performance of a franchise facility.
2021-04-0653 minMike and Brooker Show#49 - MCT Oil, Mushrooms, Ironman TrainingThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show the boys are without a guest and go back and forth on a range of topics. They discuss everything from supplements to philosophy to ironman training. Crack open a beer or light a cigar and sit back and enjoy.
2021-03-301h 03Mike and Brooker Show#48 - Evaluating Systems James BurkeThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show, we have James Burke. James is an Executive Coach based in Zürich, Switzerland. He has over 35 years of business experience at the highest level including being managing director 3 times and 5xVP of global companies. He managed companies from 10 to 500 million USD turnover in the textile, inorganic chemicals and aluminum production trade. Since 2000 James coaches CEOs, managers and other executives utilizing various techniques such as business “sparring” and hypnosis. A fascinating guy, we hope you enjoy!
2021-03-231h 15Mike and Brooker Show#47 - Aaron Wellman #2Aaron Wellman returns to the Mike & Brooker Show this week. Wellman is the current senior assistant athletic director at Indiana University. Previously Wellman led strength & conditioning at the New York Giants, University of Michigan, San Diego State University, and Ball State University. As well as his vast experience, Wellman holds two Masters degrees and a PhD.
2021-03-171h 08Mike and Brooker Show#46 - Cal Dietz Round 2Cal Dietz rejoins the Mike & Brooker Show! Cal is known for being the creator of the Triphasic method and founder of the RPR system. He has been an Olympic Strength and Conditioning coach to the University of Minnesota for over 20 years as well as the current Head S&C for US Women’s Hockey. Cal has trained over 500 All-Americans, 35 Big Ten titles, 11 National Champions and consulted for Olympic and World Champions from a variety of different sports. We know you are going to love the 2nd episode with the mad scientist, Cal Dietz!
2021-03-092h 11Mike and Brooker Show#45 - Circadian biology, EMF & Psychology with Robbie BourkeThis week, Robbie Bourke returns to the Mike & Brooker show. Robbie is an S&C coach, nutritionist, physical therapist and educator based out of Dublin, Ireland. Robbie is also the host of All Things Strength & Wellness podcast. This is a continuation from our first conversation, the boys go off on a range of subjects from coaching, circadian biology, psychology, electromagnetic fields and more. Let us know what you think!
2021-03-011h 20Mike and Brooker Show#44 - Wealth Management with Dieter ScharerThis week on the Mike & Brooker show we have financial advisor, Dieter Schärer on the show. Dieter has vast experience in the banking industry including; asset management, investment banking, and corporate finance. Dieter now works in private banking managing wealthy clients for the last 15 years.
2021-02-231h 12Mike and Brooker Show#43 - Robbie BourkeThis week on the Mike & Brooker show the boys are interviewed by Robbie Bourke. Robbie is a S&C coach, nutritionist, physical therapist and educator based out of Dublin, Ireland. Robbie is also the host of All Things Strength & Wellness podcast. A different type of show this week, Robbie asks the boys their opinions on a range of topics from coaching, psychology and philosophy. Let us know what you think!
2021-02-161h 01Mike and Brooker Show#42 Cupping, IASTM, Sauna, Self HypnosisThis week on the Mike & Brooker show the boys go back and forth about soft tissue modalities, sauna, sharting and self hypnosis. Let us know what you think
2021-02-0834 minMike and Brooker Show#41 Psychology with Dr. Lenore RubinDr. Lenore Rubin joins the Mike & Brooker Show this week. Lenore is a clinical psychologist who dedicates the majority of her time to children and unfortunate populations. She received her Doctorate from Boston studying self-efficacy in children and then completed her residency at Harvard.
2021-02-021h 17Mike and Brooker Show#40 - Chris HoganThis week Chris Hogan joins the Mike & Brooker Show this week. After 1 year of college football, Hogan has celebrated a 10 year career in the NFL from an undrafted free agent to a in 2x Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots. A true underdog story, we hope you enjoy this episode with our buddy, Chris Hogan!
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Just Fly Performance Podcast238: Alex Brooker and Mike Guadango on The Power of Belief, Placebo Effects in Training-Rehab and Becoming Your Own Coaching SuperheroOur guests today are Mike Guadango and Alex Brooker. Mike and Alex (“Brooker”) met when Alex interned for Mike at DeFranco’s gym a decade ago, and they now have a podcast together, “The Mike and Brooker Show”, in addition to their coaching careers.
Alex is the owner and operator of Pathfinder, a private training service focused on performance psychology and physical preparation for professional athletes. In addition to traditional schooling, Alex is now pursuing his PhD in Self-Hypnosis at the University of Bern. Mike is currently a Coach, Writer & Owner at Freak Strength. He has been mentored by coaching greats such as...
2021-01-211h 22Mike and Brooker Show#39 - Ecological Dynamics- Martyn RothwellThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show is Martyn Rothwell. Martyn is a previous Army Commando, Head Coach for collegiate Rugby League and current PhD student at Sheffield Hallam. To find more of Martyn’s research, he can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Martyn_Rothwell/research
2021-01-191h 37Mike and Brooker Show#38 - Partial Recap and South America StoriesThis week on the Mike & Brooker show the boys attempt to recap the episodes of 2020. It doesn’t take long until they go off on a tangent and start telling stories. Usually the Mike & Brooker Show is a podcast all about elite performance, however, at the core they are two friends that love to bullsh*t and have a laugh. We hope you enjoy!
2021-01-111h 12Mike and Brooker Show#37 Zach Even-EshZach Even-Esh joins the Mike & Brooker Show this week. Zach is the founder of The Underground Strength Gym and creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification. He is also the strength and conditioning coach for the Lehigh University wrestling team and the author of The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning. A legend in the underground training scene and one of the greatest guys we know. Enjoy this episode with Zach Even-Esh!
2021-01-051h 42Mike and Brooker Show#35 Dr. Sammy Masri MD- Stem cells, regenokine & hormone replacement therapyThis week Dr Sammy Masri joins the Mike and Brooker Show this week. Dr Masri specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of non-surgical musculoskeletal injuries. He owns and operates three regenerative medicine clinics using pioneering techniques based in the US and Dubai. A great, informative podcast with one of the leaders in the field. Learn about Stem Cell Therapy, Hormone Optimisation and Regenkine - we hope you enjoy!
2020-12-221h 30Mike and Brooker Show#34 Keir Wenham-FlattKeir Wenham-Flatt joins the Mike & Brooker Show this week for his second appearance. Keir is formerly the Coordinator of Football Performance at William & Mary University. Previous to this stint in the US, Keir spent nearly a decade in professional rugby working in 5 different continents including Australia, Argentina, Japan, UK and China. Keir is also the owner of Rugby Strength Coach and the Strength Coach Network. Keir shares some of his wisdom in coaching, business, philosophy which makes for a great podcast. We hope you enjoy!
2020-12-151h 09Mike and Brooker Show#33 Rolf ÖhmanBack by popular demand, Rolf Öhman rejoins the Mike & Brooker Show for round 2! Rolf is previous assistant headcoach for the Chinese Olympic track & field team. Rolf is a Swedish born Australian who has worked at the pinnacle of many different sports. He is also the inventor of the 1080 sprint and quantum system. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion about elite performance.
2020-12-071h 31Mike and Brooker Show#32 Barry BridgesBarry Bridges joins the Mike and Brooker Show this week. Barry is a Sport Scientist specialized in sleep. He is based out of Cape Town, South Africa where he consults with elite combat athletes worldwide including UFC, EFC and World Champion Boxers. We hope you enjoy.
2020-12-011h 10Mike and Brooker Show#31 Eric CresseyThis week on the Mike & Brooker Show we are pleased to welcome Eric Cressey. Eric is president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance with locations in MA and FL. Eric has worked with clients from youth sports up to professional and Olympic ranks, but is best known for his extensive work with baseball players; more than 100 pro‘s train with him each off season. He also serves as Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees. Eric Cressey is a pioneer in the field and a true class act, we know you’ll enjoy this episode!
2020-11-241h 20Mike and Brooker Show#30 Pull The TriggerThis week on the Mike & Brooker show the boys are without a guest. A back and forth covering everything from training, philosophy and stories. Let us know what you think in the comments.
01:14 Mike’s current body - Carnivore
04:23 guests on the Mike & Brooker Show
06:33 pulling the trigger
10:40 natural born talents
14:00 naval takeaways
18:00 reading
25:50 sauna
30:00 India mountain climb
37:30 memories
43:00 isolation
46:00 looking forward
48:00 tai chi
51:29 meditation
52:30 ego
54:30 conditioned reflex therapy
1:00:13 ego and hardsh...
2020-11-161h 13Mike and Brooker Show#29 Ben PatrickWe have Ben Patrick joining us this week on the Mike & Brooker show. Ben Patrick aka KneesOverToesGuy is the founder and lead trainer of the Athletic Truth Group (ATG). Ben overcame debilitating knee pain and has now devoted his time to becoming the best in online training with over 1600 successful knee testimonials. Ben is a unique character, not only in his philosophy of training, but also his perception of business. You will enjoy listening to Ben, he is bright and enthusiastic and you will be amazed at how successful his online business is. There are so many gems in...
2020-11-091h 06Mike and Brooker Show#27 - Dr. Erik KoremDr Erik Korem joins the boys this week on the Mike & Brooker Show. Erik has spent the last 15 years working as a Sports Scientist and High Performance Director throughout the NFL, college football and with Olympic gold medalists. Known for his effective implementation of technology in the high performance system, Erik has now created a company for the general population. Erik is the founder of AIM7, a company which is a pioneer in the wearable technology sector. AIM7 utilizes the data from wearables then merges decision intelligence and behavior design to create life-changing habits helping people feel and perform better.
2020-10-271h 22Mike and Brooker Show#26 - Dr. YessisDr. Michael Yessis joins the Mike and Brooker Show this week. Dr. Yessis is considered the foremost expert on sports technique in the USA. He is the president of Sports Training Inc, Professor Emeritus at California State University, author of over 17 books and 2,500 articles, translator to soviet texts and more. Dr Yessis is an incredible man with such a rich history in the sports coaching world. We are truly blessed to spend some time chatting with him and we hope you enjoy this week's episode of the Mike & Brooker Show!
2020-10-201h 13Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 25 - Jim WendlerThis week we have the awesome Jim Wendler on the Mike & Brooker Show! Jim is famous for his 5/3/1 training system which has been used by millions of athletes and lifters around the world. Jim is an ex American football player from the University of Arizona, turned elite powerlifter with a 2,375lb total, including a 1000 pound squat. He is coaching athletes of all ages and currently working with a local high school. We know you'll love this great episode where we cover everything from training, music and business with the legendary Jim Wendler. Enjoy!
2020-10-131h 49Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 24 - Ben PrentissThis week we are pleased to welcome Ben Prentiss to the Mike & Brooker show! Ben is the owner of Prentiss Hockey Performance, an incredible facility based out of Stamford, Connecticut. Over the last 20 years Ben has become a world leader in hockey strength and conditioning producing five Stanley Cup champions, NHL All-Stars, Olympians and man more. Ben has worked with players from every NHL team as well as leagues all over the world. Ben is truly a committed coach and we are grateful we managed to get some time with him. A lot of real world knowledge from a...
2020-10-051h 39Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 23 - Mike BoyleWe have a great episode for you this week. The world renowned, Mike Boyle joins the Mike and Brooker show! Mike Boyle is one of the foremost experts in strength and conditioning, functional training and general fitness. Famous for his very successful facility, MBSC, Mike has also worked with the Red Sox, Boston University, Boston Bruins, US Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey and Olympic gold medalists. Mike Boyle has been there, done it, got the t-shirt within every facet of this field. A true wealth of knowledge and a fantastic guy. We are so pleased to present you, Mike Bo...
2020-09-2859 minMike and Brooker ShowEpisode 22 - William WaylandWilliam Wayland joins the Mike & Brooker Show this week. William is co-owner of Powering Through Performance Centre and operates as a head coach out of this great facility in Essex, UK. William is also a Strength & Conditioning consultant to the PGA European Tour. One of the first guests we had on the show, we hope you enjoy it!
2020-09-221h 41Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 21 - Cal DietzCal Dietz joins the boys this week on the Mike & Brooker Show! Cal is the creator of the Triphasic method, founder of the RPR system and has earned his stripes in the trenches. He has been an Olympic Strength and Conditioning coach to the University of Minnesota for over 20 years as well as the current Head S&C for US Women’s Hockey. Cal has trained over 500 All-Americans, 35 Big Ten titles, 11 National Champions and consulted for Olympic and World Champions from a variety of different sports. We know you are going to love this episode, with the mad scientist hi...
2020-09-152h 16Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 20 - Gunnar PetersonGunnar Peterson joins the Mike & Brooker Show this week! Gunnar is world famous trainer, best known for training many A-list celebrities and professional athletes from his Beverly Hills gym. Gunnar is also the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. Gunnar has been in the coaching industry for 30 years and has seen it all, he is an author, speaker, innovator in functional training methods and developer of fitness equipment. It is our absolute pleasure to share this podcast with you, Gunnar is a legend in the industry and we know you will enjoy hearing his infectious energy!
2020-09-081h 17Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 19 - Dan PfaffThe legendary Dan Pfaff joins the Mike and Brooker Show this week. Dan is a track and field coach who has worked with 49 Olympians (9 medalists), 51 World Championship competitors (another 9 medalists), five world record holders and helped 57 national records take place. Dan is currently the head coach at ALTIS and we are very lucky to have shared some time with him. We hope you enjoy listening to the incredibly wise and generous coach, Dan Pfaff!
2020-09-011h 32Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 18 - Michael HopeMichael Hope joins the Mike and Brooker Show this week. Michael is one of the most sought after physical therapists in the USA, beloved by his clients and professional colleagues. Michael is also the founder of Summit Physical Therapy with locations based throughout New York state. Prior to being a physical therapist, Michael was a performance enhancement coach with experience at the University of Pittsburgh and the Steelers. A very wise, humble and genuinely great guy, we hope you enjoy this episode with our friend, Michael Hope!
2020-08-251h 56Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 17 - Buddy MorrisBuddy Morris joins the boys this week on the Mike & Brooker Show. Buddy is entering his 7th season as the Head of Strength & Conditioning with the Arizona Cardinals. He has over 38 years of coaching experience including 20 years at the collegiate level and now entering his 10th year in the the NFL. Buddy has seen it all, he has been involved with Olympic Gold medalists, Pro Football Hall of Famers, 13 first round NFL draft picks and 15 first-team All-Americans. Buddy is a wealth of knowledge, an ever evolving student with a unique personality! We hope you enjoy this great episode with...
2020-08-181h 25Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 16 - Justin TrattouIn this episode, 8 year NFL vet Justin Trattou discusses mindset. It's an awesome episode to listen to for those of you stuck in a hole you need to muster up the courage and strength to dig yourself out of! Justin is a former NFL Defensive End for the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Justin has celebrated winning a Super Bowl, SEC and BCS National Title throughout his underdog career. We believe all listeners will enjoy hearing the nuggets dropped in this inspirational episode of the Mike & Brooker show. We hope you enjoy!
2020-08-111h 15Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 14 - Keir Wenham-FlattKeir Wenham-Flatt joins the Mike & Brooker Show this week. Keir is currently the Coordinator of Football Performance at William & Mary University. Previous to this stint in the US, Keir spent nearly a decade in professional rugby working in 5 different continents including Australia, Argentina, Japan, UK and China. Keir is also the owner of Rugby Strength Coach and the Strength Coach Network. Keir shares some of his wisdom in coaching, business, philosophy which makes for a great podcast. We hope you enjoy!
Show Notes:
http://freakstrength.com/episode-14
2020-07-281h 56Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 12 - Oura Ring CEO Harpreet RaiHarpreet Rai, the CEO of Oura Ring joins the Mike & Brooker show this week. Oura Ring claims to be the world’s first “wellness ring”, providing the most accurate sleep and activity tracking in the wearable tech industry. A great conversation with Harpreet, discussing the technology behind the product and some of the in’s and out’s of this booming company. We hope you enjoy!
http://freakstrength.com/episode-12-oura-ring-ceo-harpreet-rai/
2020-07-1458 minMike and Brooker ShowEpisode 7 - Aaron WellmanMike & Brooker welcome Aaron Wellman on this weeks show. Wellman is the current senior assistant athletic director at Indiana University. Previously Wellman led strength & conditioning at the New York Giants, University of Michigan, San Diego State University, and Ball State University. As well as his vast experience, Wellman holds two Masters degrees and a PhD. We hope you enjoy this conversation with a true leader in the industry, our good friend, Aaron Wellman.
For full show notes and video:
http://freakstrength.com/episode-7
2020-06-091h 05Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 6 - Devin McCourtyDevin McCourty joins the boys this week on the Mike & Brooker show. Devin is a 3 x Super Bowl Champion, 2 x Pro-Bowl and part of the New England Patriots All-Decade team. A true professional from humble beginnings, Devin has had an outstanding career with the Patriots since 2010 after a challenging youth. Please enjoy listening to this class act, not only an inspiring sportsman but also a philanthropist and genuine great guy, we are proud to present, Devin McCourty.
2020-06-021h 25Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 5 - Anthony PiroliThis week Mike and Brooker are joined by Anthony Piroli - the Head Strength & Conditioning coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Organisation. Anthony previously led S&C at Mississippi State and spent three seasons working as assistant to Buddy Morris at the Arizona Cardinals.
Time Stamps & Show Notes: http://freakstrength.com/episode-5/
2020-05-261h 25Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 4Mike and Brooker go back and forth discussing all things health and performance. This conversation goes over some nutrition, training and current events. No formal structure, just a conversation between good friends, we hope you enjoy.
2020-05-191h 22Mike and Brooker ShowEpisode 3 - M&B PsychologyMike & Brooker go into the psychology of communication as coaches and humans. Logic vs emotions, empathy vs sympathy, how to get someone to change their mind, remedy vs inoculation, and more!
Show Notes & Timestamps: http://freakstrength.com/episode-3/
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The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 191: Mike Guadango - Coaching, business, learning, and life lessonsThis episodes guest is Mike Guadango from Freak Strength.
Mike is currently a coach, writer & owner at Freak Strength and has been coaching for over 10 years. He has coached many levels of athletes from NFL, MLB, NBA, MLL, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Olympic medalists to pre-pubescent athletes. He has also consulted for high caliber athletes and coaches worldwide. He has worked with 10+ NFL Super bowl Champs, 10+ All-Pro/Pro-bowl selections, 5+ College National Champions, 10+ Division 1A All-Americans, 20+ Collegiate All-Americans & players from every Division 1 conference.
On this episode Mike and I discuss:
Mike's background & Influences
I ask...
2018-11-301h 27
Rugby Strength Coach PodcastPodcast #47: Defranco’s, Buddy Morris and training Chris Hogan with Mike GuadangoMike Guadango is the owner and operator of Freak Strength, a private training facility based in New Jersey, USA. Mike made his name as an athlete training at Defranco’s Training [...]
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What Got You There with Sean DeLaney#17 Mike Guadango- The Master of Freak StrengthMike Guadango is a coach, writer and the owner of Freak Strength. In this episode we discuss his 10+ years with DeFranco’s Gym and studying under Buddy Morris and James Smith while at the University of Pittsburgh. This episode is about much more than health and fitness and dives deep on Mike’s entrepreneurial journey. We talk about making sacrifices when you’re young for the long term benefits. We also talk about his work with some of the top athletes in the world and what separates world class performers from everyday people. Mike’s knowledge in so many facets o...
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What Got You There with Sean DeLaney#17 Mike Guadango- The Master of Freak StrengthMike Guadango is a coach, writer and the owner of Freak Strength. In this episode we discuss his 10+ years with DeFranco's Gym and studying under Buddy Morris and James Smith while at the University of Pittsburgh. This episode is about much more than health and fitness and dives deep on Mike's entrepreneurial journey. We talk about making sacrifices when you're young for the long term benefits. We also talk about his work with some of the top athletes in the world and what separates world class performers from everyday people. Mike's knowledge in so many facets of life make...
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