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SOFLETE PerformanceSOFLETE Performance Podcast: Ep. 88 Getting Hit In The Head Too MuchIn this episode of the Soflete Performance Podcast, hosts Giovani, Matt, and Brent delve into the topic of neck strength and its role in concussion prevention. They discuss recent studies and meta-analyses that explore the relationship between neck strength, mass, and the incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The conversation highlights the complexity of studying concussion prevention, emphasizing that neck strength alone may not significantly reduce TBI risk. They also touch on the importance of anticipatory training and the role of fatigue in susceptibility to brain injuries. The episode concludes with a discussion on the use of supplements like creatine...
2025-10-011h 04
SOFLETE PerformanceSOFLETE Performance Podcast: Episode 87 Integration and Practice DesignSOFLETE Performance Podcast: Episode 87 Integration and Practice Design by SOFLETE
2025-09-2349 min
SOFLETE PerformanceSOFLETE Performance Podcast: Episode 86SOFLETE Performance Podcast: Episode 86 by SOFLETE
2025-09-1549 min
SOFLETE PerformanceSoflete Performance Podcast: Episode 85Soflete Performance Podcast: Episode 85 by SOFLETE
2025-09-101h 13
SOFLETE PerformanceDo It Live - Episode 1 - Danny DraherFormer MARSOC Raiders get together to talk fitness, culture in SOF, and diet- while they live fire clear a shoot house utilizing basic principles of CQBFind Danny on IG @SOFLETE_Hypeman and the SOFLETE CEO and Founder Brent @SOFLETEFish
2023-08-0341 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 82 - How To Set Up For Success In 2022George and Matt, in-person together in Salt Lake City for a change, discuss how you can engineer success for yourself this year. Whether this is the year you finally run that first ultra, or take your shot at getting your tabs, the guys chat "new year, new you" SOFLETE style. George unwraps the psychological theories around goal setting, offering some great insight and tips based on his personal experience as an athlete and also as a writer. If you're struggling to build momentum this year, this is well worth a listen.As always, the guys invite you to join in...
2022-02-151h 03
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 81 - Conscious Warrior System - Cohort 1 ReflectionsSitting together in George's office, he and Matt enjoy a coffee whilst catching up on what's been going on for them thus far in 2022. Alongside working arguably the best two jobs in strength and conditioning, the guys have been busy. George has been flat out balancing fatherhood, with studying for his Bachelor's degree, developing his writing skills and crushing training in anticipation of completing the Recon Challenge in April... Matt on the other hand has mostly been hard at work shivering in Upstate New York!Talk inevitably turns to the Conscious Warrior System. The guys are in the process of...
2022-02-081h 31
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 80 - Inside The Mind Of Dr. Katie PateGeorge sits down with Dr. Katie (also known as Kate to many) Pate and explores a holistic approach to life and the actions it takes to build an experience worth living. Dr. Pate and George have an authentic, honest conversation with each other and share some ways they’ve learned to combat fear, anxiety, addiction, abuse, and countless other difficulties. Kate cracks George open in this one after she shares and fills George in on what she’s been doing during the past four years since she was last on the podcast. George then releases the flood gates, and stories come...
2022-02-041h 04
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 8 - CWS Final ThoughtsClosing out the Lunch and Learn seriesJoin George and Matt as they wrap up the last in the series of the Lunch and Learn podcast. The boys reflect on how the Conscious Warrior System has slowly taken shape over the past few years, as a direct result of first hand experience. Utilizing the metaphor of the Parthenon, George describes how a solid foundation of health is necessary to support the load placed on the modern tactical professional. However, the boys also acknowledge that the CWS project will continue to evolve and be refined, in order to keep delivering what the...
2021-11-1721 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 7 - Occupational Stress Management - Episode 3Episode 3 - Managing Your Occupational StressAs ever, in this final episode of the chapter, George and Matt get down to offering practical advice and suggestions for how you can better manage your occupational stress.From using the Conscious Warrior System framework, to specific breathing drills, the guys unpack simple and accessible solutions that you can put in place tonight, to help prepare you for tomorrow.This is definitely an episode to listen to if you need some help with work related stress.Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to our community, so if you have...
2021-11-1218 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 7 - Occupational Stress Management - Episode 2Episode 2 - Occupation Stress in The Tactical CommunityIn these times of increasing uncertainty, the tactical community, especially, faces ever greater levels of unpredictability. Alongside this, resource and funding restrictions place significant limitations on a group of people who pride themselves in always being ready to ‘‘answer the call’’.Unsurprisingly, this leads to levels of work related stress being exponentially amplified.In today’s episode George and Matt discuss what effects high levels of occupational stress have on teams within the tactical community, as well as the individuals that make up those teams. The guys get into how we might be able to le...
2021-11-1116 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 7 - Occupational Stress Management - Episode 1Episode 1 - What is Occupational Stress?This is the last chapter in this series and represents another one of the supporting pillars in the Conscious Warrior System Framework. George and Matt kick off this chapter with their understanding of occupational stress. The guys discuss how work induced stress, both physical and psychological, can have a very real effect on your physiology; the results of which can negatively impact quality of life and career if left unchecked.However, as is the case with many aspects of human performance, occupational stress appears to follow something of an inverted-U relationship. Too much stress...
2021-11-1014 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 6 - Psychological State - Episode 3Episode 3 - How To Flex Your Psychological StateIn this final episode of Chapter 6, George and Matt are back to give you the tools needed to take back control of your psychological state. The guys talk through some simple and accessible options for increasing self-awareness and establishing a baseline for any future strategies you might employ.As is customary with the Lunch and Learn series, the guys also give you a fun challenge to try at home, that will highlight just how real the link between psychological state and performance really is!Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on...
2021-10-2220 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 6 - Psychological State - Episode 2Episode 2 - How Understanding Psychological State is Relevant to the Tactical CommunityEverything we do in the Tactical Community revolves around teamwork. Even when operators deploy on their own, they are always supported by team members- be that professionally, in the form of radio operators or int’ specialists, or personally, in the form of spouses or friends.If a team, like a chain, is only as strong as its weakest link then we need to start looking out as well as in. The psychological state of any member in the team can have both direct and indirect impacts on mission success. In...
2021-10-2014 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 6 - Psychological State - Episode 1Episode 1 - Introducing Psychological StateIn Chapter 6, George and Matt look at the Psychological State and get to grips with how understanding your state, as well as those around you, will exponentially enhance performance and longevity.As usual, Episode 1 acts as an introduction to the topic. The guys use their own personal and professional experiences to highlight the importance of recognizing that how you feel affects how you perceive the world around you. Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to our community, so if you have any ideas, requests or questions, please feel free to reach...
2021-10-1818 min
SOFLETE PerformanceBottom Of The Barrel 23 - The Fine LineBottom Of The Barrel 23 - The Fine Line by SOFLETE
2021-09-301h 02
2021-09-2839 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 77 - 2021 TSAC ConferenceThis week’s episode has the boys reflecting on a truly awesome week. George and Matt recently attended the NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Annual Training event in Norfolk, Virginia. Aside from offering a stellar lineup of highly experienced and educated speakers, the event was also a fantastic opportunity to connect with other human performance specialists from across the tactical community.From earning a Navy SEAL Challenge Coin to playing the most competitive game of Jenga ever; if you weren’t fortunate enough to have been able to attend the event in person, check out this episode to live vica...
2021-09-091h 14
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 5 - CNS Management - Episode 3Episode 3 - How Take Your Nervous System Into Consideration To wrap up this chapter, George and Matt kick off with a quote from the legendary late Dr Fred Hatfield. In keeping with the no-nonsense, practical approach that ’Dr Squat’ was known for, the guys focus this episode on providing you with actionable steps to improve your performance and boost your health and longevity.To start with, they guys recap the ‘be your own scientist’ concept and explain how you can use this systematic approach to improve markers of health and wellness- like resting heart rate or HRV. George then provides examples...
2021-08-2019 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 5 - CNS Management - Episode 2Episode 2 - How Understanding the Nervous System is Relevant to the Tactical CommunityIn this episode, George and Matt discuss how being able to make some sense of the nervous system can help enhance performance and resilience, specifically for the tactical professional. In doing so, the guys dive into the role of the autonomic nervous system and consider how the stress response requirements have changed in humans over the last 1000 years. Matt explains that for a lot of this to make sense, we need to consider the response to both acute and chronic stress. For instance, from a performance enhancement perspective...
2021-08-1824 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 5 - CNS Management - Episode 1Episode 1 - Introducing the Nervous SystemThis episode comes with a public safety announcement- the human nervous system is a pretty complex piece of hardware; the exact workings of which the scientific community still doesn’t completely understand. Consequently, George and Matt attempt to walk the tightrope balance between providing you with sufficient biological knowledge that you can understand the rest of this chapter in context, whilst still giving practical advice that you can implement directly into your own training.The episode starts out with Matt providing a brief ‘machine gun style’ overview of the structure of the human nervous system. If thi...
2021-08-1718 min
SOFLETE PerformanceBottom Of The Barrel 20 - Third Time Is The CharmBottom Of The Barrel 20 - Third Time Is The Charm by SOFLETE
2021-08-161h 01
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 76 - Coffee Talk 2We're back with another episode, listening in on a conversation from the SOFLETE Human Performance Team's virtual office.Talk this time is based around another book on George's reading list, 'The Creativity Leap' by Natalie Nixon. In the book, Natalie illustrates the concept of balancing work and play through the construct of 'wonder versus rigor.' She describes how finding time to be creative and reflective ultimately leads to greater quality work being produced.George and Matt discuss how this concept can be applied across a wide variety of environments, from teaching your child to play softball or preparing for...
2021-08-1655 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 75 - Tony Nash“Why not”? These two words have been the genesis for many of this week’s guest’s achievements.Long time SOFLETE Athlete Tony Nash first started asking himself, “why not?” when he accepted a place at Westpoint. Since then, the momentum has continued to grow exponentially for this Buffalo, NY native. Tony has now served as an Active Duty Field Artillery Officer for 11 years, whilst simultaneously authoring The Night Before Journal, hosting the Got Your Six podcast, graduating with a master’s degree at Cornell, and most recently becoming the first person to complete an Ultra Ergathlon!In true SOFLETE Athlete fashio...
2021-08-111h 28
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast 74 - Theo Ballard Building A Stronger Tactical AthleteThis week the guys were fortunate enough to reconnect with Dr. Theo Ballard, SOFLETE’s in-house physical therapist.Theo is a civilian Orthopedic and Sport Certified Performance Physiotherapist specializing in both sport and tactical performance, specifically with conventional and SOF military personnel.In this episode, George and Matt get some great insight into a few of the more common injuries and training pitfalls that Theo sees in his clinic. Theo then provides some awesome advice to help you navigate these and boost your own training at the same time. Finally, the guys geek out on the current best practice tendinopathy ma...
2021-08-041h 17
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast -72 - Kris DrakeThis week, George and Matt chat with 10 year USMC Officer and 4-year SOFlete athlete, Kris Drake.Kris serves as a USMC Cyberspace Officer, however, he has worked equally hard at finding and maintaining a sense of priority- based around safeguarding time with his family and still finding time to indulge his passions of health and fitness, learning, and being outdoors. Listen as the guys draw from the worlds of performance psychology, business management, and philosophy to try and make some sense of the chaos that is daily life.Kris has also recently completed the Conscious Warrior System pilot study. Over...
2021-07-141h 14
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 4 - Nutrition - Episode 3Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - NutritionDisclaimerWhilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting any nutritional intervention.Episode 3 - Improving YOUR NutritionThis is the episode in every chapter that everyone cares about- the one that turns all that theory into practice. Alongside giving you their take-home recommendations, George and Matt highlight the importance of treading lightly if attempting to change someone else’s nutritional pr...
2021-07-0925 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 4 - Nutrition - Episode 2Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - NutritionDisclaimerWhilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting any nutritional intervention.Episode 2 - The Relevance of Nutrition Within The Tactical CommunityIn this episode, George and Matt get to grips with the current state of affairs of nutrition within the tactical community.Despite what Hollywood depicts, the tactical community is not made up exclusively of ripped, muscular girls and...
2021-07-0728 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 4 - Nutrition - Episode 1Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - NutritionDisclaimerWhilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting any nutritional intervention. Episode 1 - Introducing NutritionTo be fair, nutrition is definitely a topic of conversation that doesn’t need to be introduced. From your mother to those annoying Youtube commercials, everyone seems to have an opinion on what you should or should not be eating. That’s where SOFLETE come...
2021-07-0528 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 71 - Noël Brand Strength And ConditioningIn today’s episode, George and Matt get the opportunity to chat with longtime SOFLETE friend, Noël Brenda. Noël is a 14 year veteran of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, where he served as both a Medic SF and Physical Training Instructor. This gave him a fantastic first-hand perspective on the preparation required to build successful tactical professionals, an opportunity he capitalized upon, as he transitioned back into civilian life.He’s now co-founder of Breda Strength and Conditioning, with his wife Sanne; where, for a decade, they’ve put this knowledge and experience into practice through running the region’s...
2021-06-301h 29
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 3 - Heart Health - Episode 3Episode 3 - How to Enhance YOUR Heart HealthThe ‘Be Your Own Scientist’ concept is a big part of what we do here at SOFLETE. We feel that it’s much better to teach you the methods, than give a rigid prescription. That way, you can figure out exactly what does and doesn’t work, based on the constraints present in your own unique situation.With that being said, the last episode of this chapter is dedicated to giving you the tools needed to square away your own Heart Health. The guys teach you how to get a baseline readin, using free and...
2021-06-2532 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 3 - Heart Health - Episode 2Episode 2 - The Relevance of Heart Health to the Tactical CommunityDespite the media portrayal that the tactical community is made up exclusively of personnel resembling Greek demi-gods (we’ll admit, there are one or two- looking at you Firefighters!), we’re actually a pretty representative cross-section of the civilian population. We have similar proportions of super fit people and similar proportions of those who are… maybe not so much. In this episode, the guys get into how developing heart health is vital if we want to look after the human inside the superhero costume. Using research and first hand experience, George...
2021-06-2321 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 3 - Heart Health - Episode 1Episode 1 - Introducing the Concept of Heart HealthGeorge and Matt kick off this new chapter with a thorough look into exactly what establishing good Heart Health means. George then uses real-world examples from his own experiences competing and coaching, both at the highest level, to illustrate the importance of this concept. George recounts how he learned the necessity of building a solid ‘aerobic base’, even with strength and power athletes, when he had the crushing realisation that his athlete wouldn’t recover in time between lifts at The US Open Weightlifting Championships. However, he also discovered that when integrated into a trai...
2021-06-2130 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 69 - Why Heart Health - Part 2The second part of this episode builds on the foundations laid out in Part A. George and Matt gets into the specifics of how you can weaponize this new knowledge to help better inform your training.Based on this, George shines the spotlight on exactly what his own training looks like, both whilst competing (including in Ultra competitions and the recent Recon Challenge) as well as when he's in more of a General Physical Preparation phase.As ever, we want you to join in the conversation- either through SOFLETE's social media or by contacting the guys directly (George@soflete.com...
2021-06-1751 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 69 - Why Heart Health - Part 1We're back in the Human Performance Team's virtual office, listening in as the guys break down the tale that's as old as time... Can you really train for a marathon and still bang heavyweights?!To put it simply, it depends... listen as George and Matt take a deep dive into the exercise physiology principles that govern concurrent training (the practice of combining endurance and strength training).Make no mistake, and the boys dig right down into the nuts and bolts that help form the backbone of the SOFLETE training principles, so make yourself a strong brew/wet/coffee (depending on...
2021-06-1540 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - Recon Challenge Series - Episode 2Recon Challenge Training Podcast (Episode 2)It’s been 10 days since George and his teammate took an incredible 3rd place at the gruelling, annual Recon Challenge event at Camp Pendleton. In this episode of the SOFLETE Performance Podcast, we catch up with George and find out how he managed to complete the event with such a short amount of preparation. We dive into everything that has happened since the first Recon Challenge podcast four weeks ago, where George was just dusting off his Cammies. Hear how his training, sport psychology and nutrition knowledge and experience were tested to the maximum as he...
2021-06-021h 03
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - Recon Challenge Series - Episode 1Pre-Recon Challenge Podcast (Episode 1)For most people, having a hobby like landscape photography whilst working a full time job, alongside being a husband and a Dad, is probably enough of a challenge. If you were to also add in coaching and competing in ultra-distance competitions, completing a college degree as well as being an active member of various veteran support networks, you start to get an insight into George’s life.As someone who truly embodies the SOFLETE slogan ‘Die Living’, George has never been one to back down from a challenge. So when a Recon’ Marine brother phoned George to invit...
2021-05-3155 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 2 - Sleep - Episode 3Episode 3: How to Improve YOUR SleepWe get it, there’s only 24 hours in a day and between work, family and training it can be almost impossible to get 7-9 hours in bed. On top of that, we’re a community made up of people who make a living jumping out of aircraft at 3AM, or spending a 12 hour shift in an ambulance. So whilst it might be reasonable to expect a pro athlete to be maximizing their sleep, how can we make this work for the tactical professional?As with every chapter, in Episode 3, George and Matt work to interpret cutt...
2021-05-2842 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 2 - Sleep - Episode 2Episode 2: How sleep is relevant to the tactical communityWhen you’re supposed to be on stag but your body needs sleep so badly, you’re willing to fall asleep and allow Sgt Briones to steal your weapon (and have to face the inevitable consequences!)... that’s when you know this sleep thing must be pretty important!In today’s episode, George and Matt attempt to comprehend the fact that for thousands of years, humans have spent around a third of their lives in this vulnerable state of unconsciousness that we call sleep. Clearly, if evolution deemed this to be a worthwhi...
2021-05-2622 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 2 - Sleep - Episode 1Episode 1: Introducing SleepWelcome to Episode 1 of Chapter 2; where we start to explore the individual pillars that make up the Conscious Warrior System.Today George and Matt discuss why sleep is so important, not only for supporting training gains but also for learning, creativity and general health. From boosting testosterone and controlling appetite, through to improving problem solving and decision making, sleep is the closest thing to a magic bullet that we have available to us.George talks about how he learned first-hand, when making the switch from weightlifting to ultra endurance running, the importance of dialling in his sleep. You...
2021-05-2523 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 67 - Coffee TalkEver wondered what it might be like to be a fly on the wall in the SOFLETE Human Performance Team's virtual office?!Join George and Matt as they sip their morning coffee and generally put the world to rights. From existentialism to the benefits of performing a heavy ruck on tired legs, the guys use this time as a chance to look at life and training from a different perspective.Drawing on personal experience, conversation with some incredible podcast guests, and professional conferences, this truly is a behind-the-curtains peek into the inner workings of the Human Performance Team.Links to...
2021-05-1848 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 1 - The Conscious Warrior System - Episode 3Episode 3: Practical application of the Conscious Warrior SystemIn the final episode of this first chapter, the guys discuss exactly how the Conscious Warrior System could be implemented by the tactical athlete. They explore the connections between the 6 pillars of the system and George breaks down how seeing these pillars as tools can offer new perspectives to problem solving, both at work and at home. Finally, the guys throw down the gauntlet and offer the listeners a simple challenge, allowing them to experience the Conscious Warrior System for themselves. Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to...
2021-05-1320 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch And Learn - Chapter 1 - The Conscious Warrior System - Episode 2Episode 2: How the Conscious Warrior System is relevant to the tactical communityWelcome to episode 2, where George and Matt dig into exactly how they see the Conscious Warrior System being beneficial for the tactical community. The guys acknowlege that whilst the tactical professional is different from the pro-sport athlete, there's still a lot we can learn from them about creating a performance based ecosystem that will support the individual. As part of this, George reflects back on what the original goals for the creation of the Conscious Warrior System were. He also explains how his experiences in the military, as an...
2021-05-1320 min
SOFLETE PerformanceLunch and Learn - Chapter 1 - The Conscious Warrior System - Episode 1Episode 1: Introducing the Conscious Warrior SystemAs promised, this is the first episode of chapter 1 in this Lunch and Learn series. In this episode, George and Matt discuss exactly what the Conscious Warrior System is and how the 6 pillars work to support optimal tactical performance. George gives a brief insight into the origins of this system and how it has evolved to where it is today. We're extremely excited about the potential of this project and it's been hard for us not to share more information about it, until now. With that in mind, check out this first episode and as...
2021-05-1317 min
SOFLETE PerformanceIntroducing The Lunch And Learn SeriesIntroducing the Lunch and Learn SeriesGeorge and Matt introduce the latest offering from the SOFLETE Human Performance Team. We get it, everyone's busy and sometimes you don't have 2 hours to spend listening to a podcast. This is where the SOFLETE Lunch and Learn series comes in. Think of it like a Human Performance magazine, designed specifically for the tactical community. Every 2 weeks, we'll drop a 15-20 minute high octane dose of information and conversation; designed for easy listening on your way to work, during some brief down time, or maybe even whilst you're knocking out some work in the gym...
2021-05-1310 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 62 - Been A WhileGeorge sits down to talk with SOFLETE's newest coach, Matt Sanderson.
2021-03-2346 min
SOFLETE PerformanceBottom of the Barrel 16 - Introducing MichaelBottom of the Barrel 16 - Introducing Michael by SOFLETE
2020-08-031h 52
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast - 61 Conversations Lead To ChangePerformance Podcast - 61 Conversations Lead To Change by SOFLETE
2020-07-281h 04
SOFLETE PerformancePeformance Podcast 50: ProgrammingBrooke, George, and Christian sit down to talk about the future of SOFLETE programming, satisfying the need to succeed, and managing your time and energy effectively.
2019-10-251h 02
SOFLETE Performance81: Dwayne TaylorSOFLETE HQ is proud to welcome our new friend Dwayne Taylor to the studio. Dwayne is a world class BJJ practitioner, polymath, and overall rad dude.
2019-10-111h 15
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast 47: Chase FordGeorge and friend of SOFLETE Chase Ford discuss mindset and training for endurance events.
2019-10-0743 min
SOFLETE Performance77: Justin Richmond of IMPL ProjectFriend of Doug's Justin Richmond joins SOFLETE HQ to discuss his awesome work with the IMPL project, which provides data-driven solutions to humanitarian and economic problems all over the world. He's smart and you should listen to him.
2019-05-031h 36
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast 35: APEX Program OverviewThis week, George, with the help of some questions from Brooke, breaks down the APEX Cycle of SOFLETE Programming.
2019-05-011h 01
SOFLETE Performance74: Zach CarboSOFLETE Athlete and adventurer Zach Carbo stops by to talk about fear, preparation, and the mindset required to be a wild wingsuiter/BASE jumper/skier like him.
2019-03-121h 43
SOFLETE Performance73: Stew SmithAuthor, athlete, and Navy SEAL extraordinaire Stew Smith calls into SOFLETE HQ to talk about tactical fitness, how the military manages fitness going into the future, and how out of shape Doug was in 1996.
2019-02-261h 07
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast 24: Training Adaptations for AllChris, George and Brooke sit down and discuss how Soflete programming and nutrition help achieve positive stress adaptations. Whether you are a tactical athlete, CrossFitter, or just getting back after it, have a listen and grab some nuggets that will help you on your training path!
2019-02-1358 min
SOFLETE Performance71: Sociopathic TendenciesBringing it all back to the beginning. SOFLETE HQ is joined by Worth Parker, John "Ranger" Dailey, and Dr. Paul Benveniste to discuss the mindset of the warrior and the sort of person that is attracted to the military lifestyle.
2019-02-121h 51
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast 23: Stayin' on track with your goalsChris and Brooke sit down with Christian Hines, Soflete's newest employee and discuss how to set better goals. Are you already off the New Years Resolution Train? Give a listen and take away some nuggets for positive change!
2019-02-061h 02
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast 21: The Art of Meal PrepThe coaching crew at Soflete HQ sit down with Ashley Kitchens Swanson, MPH, RDN, LDN and discuss the ins and outs of meal prep. If you are struggling with meal prep in this new year, tune in for some helpful tips!IG: @plantcenteredprepEmail: ashley@plantcenteredprep.comWebsite: Plantcenteredprep.com
2019-01-231h 10
SOFLETE Performance70: Bryce Laemmlen of the Memorial 3-Gun ChallengeFriend of SOFLETE Bryce Laemmlen stopped by to talk about competition shooting, how to get into the world of competition shooting, and the Memorial 3-Gun Competition. Check them out on Instagram @memorial3gun
2019-01-2348 min
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast 19: Hormonal Havoc Of Overtraining And Under EatingThe Soflete coaches sit down with Kaely McDevitt, MS, RD, CLT and discuss some common misconceptions and the effects of overtraining and under eating. If you struggle with balancing training and adequate nutrition, this episode is for you!Website: https://www.kaelyrd.com/Instagram: @kaelyrd
2019-01-091h 07
SOFLETE PerformancePerformance Podcast 18: New Years ResolutionsThe Soflete coaches sit down with Jamie Christenson and talk the ins and outs of New Year’s resolutions. Take away some nuggets of wisdom that will hopefully give you a new outlook on setting goals in the New Years!
2019-01-021h 11
SOFLETE PerformanceIntroducing the SOFLETE Performance PodcastSOFLETE is merging our awesome Performance Podcast with this channel! You'll learn a lot from our awesome human performance team. This will release alongside our regularly scheduled DIE LIVING ramblings.
2018-12-1806 min
SOFLETE Performance69: Raoul Rodriguez ReturnsOlympic Silver Medalist Raoul Rodriguez returns to SOFLETE HQ! We talk more about the mindset of hard work, training, and winning. We had a lot of fun, and hope you don't agree with Raoul that this "wasn't as fun as the first one."
2018-12-111h 15
SOFLETE Performance68: Chris CookeChris Cooke of Timney Triggers stops by SOFLETE HQ. Doug begs and pleads for free stuff and Chris discusses the current state of the firearms industry.
2018-12-041h 27
SOFLETE Performance65: Bailey WeisSOFLETE is proud to have Bailey and Zach Weis at the new HQ! Bailey is the first woman ever to complete the 2nd phase of the rigorous Marine Raider Assessment and Selection. Hear about how she managed to make time to train up for the course and her training philosophy.
2018-11-061h 02
SOFLETE Performance64: Zack HensonSOFLETE HQ is proud to welcome former Green Beret and professional computer hacker Zack Henson to the podcast. Zack tells some awesome stories about running attacks against the clients of his company and gives some great tips on how to protect yourself from a guy like him.
2018-10-291h 07
SOFLETE Performance61: Cody Alford and John DillSOFLETE HQ welcomes frequent guest John Dill back to the podcast room and says farewell to one of our favorite people, Cody Alford, who is embarking on a cross country journey to cap his military career.
2018-08-301h 07
SOFLETE Performance60: The SOFLETE GangNo special guests this week, just the SOFLETE crew pretending they have interesting things to talk about.
2018-08-231h 01
SOFLETE Performance59: Johnny PeddicordJohnny Peddicord of Kinetic Syndicate joins SOFLETE HQ via the glorious interwebs to discuss current veteran culture, its problems, and how we can all fix it.
2018-08-161h 09
SOFLETE Performance58: Raoul RodriguezSOFLETE HQ is proud to have Raoul Rodriguez this week on the podcast. Raoul is a man of many talents, both as an Olympic Silver Medalist in rowing and an extremely successful trader in Chicago and Wall Street. Warning: Raoul doesn't dumb anything down when talking about exotic options trading, so don't feel bad if you can't follow him. Neither could Doug.
2018-08-102h 33
SOFLETE Performance57: Evan PerperisSOFLETE HQ was excited to sit down with Evan Perperis, Green Beret and Obstacle Course Racer extraordinaire. He gives the inside scoop about the rise of professional Obstacle Course Racing.
2018-07-3157 min
SOFLETE Performance56: Geoff DardiaSOFLETE is proud to have Geoff Dardia of Task Force Dagger on the podcast this week. Geoff has been instrumental in spearheading efforts to raise awareness about environmental and occupational hazards in the military community.
2018-07-241h 15
SOFLETE Performance55: Theo BallardTheo Ballard, Special Operations Physical Therapist, joins SOFLETE HQ to chat about the current state of the art of physical therapy, sports medicine, and recovery techniques. If you've ever been injured or over-trained, you need to give this one a listen.
2018-07-171h 08
SOFLETE Performance54: John Dill ReturnsJohn Dill returns to SOFLETE HQ to talk about running his new business and all the pitfalls he's run into. Great episode about the difference between working for yourself and actually building a business.
2018-07-0949 min
SOFLETE Performance53: Memorial Day With Jariko DenmanJariko Denman joins the crew at SOFLETE HQ to discuss Memorial Day, his current adventures, and future projects he's planning. He's gotten pretty fancy for a Ranger.
2018-05-301h 49
SOFLETE Performance52: Roque RodriguezOur super Friend from the Internet Roque Rodriguez joins us here at SOFLETE HQ to talk predator hunting, rifles, and all things happening in the wilds of South Texas.
2018-05-2258 min
SOFLETE Performance50: Doug ReturnsDoug is back! Aron sits down with SOFLETE's prodigal son and talks about his recent journey to the sandbox.
2018-05-081h 02
SOFLETE Performance49: Bread With David DellanaveFriend of SOFLETE and jack-of-all-trades David Dellanave calls in to talk about the latest rabbit hole he's tumbled down: artisan bread.
2018-05-021h 00
SOFLETE Performance48: Food Prep with Derick CarverStrongman Derick Carver joins Brooke and the rest of SOFLETE HQ to argue about food prep, the Keto diet, and all things fitness.
2018-04-201h 01
SOFLETE Performance47: Our Friend From Down SMU WaySOFLETE HQ had the privilege of a close friend from a certain Special Mission Unit coming by to talk about their experiences in the military. Don't miss this one.
2018-04-171h 26
SOFLETE Performance46: John Dill and Veteran EntrepreneurshipJohn Dill returns to SOFLETE HQ to talk about starting his small business and the difficulties of being a veteran entrepreneur. Brian pretends that anyone cares about his small business.
2018-04-1058 min
SOFLETE Performance44: Derick CarverWorld's Strongest Disabled Man Derick Carver stops by SOFLETE HQ to talk about life, the future, and argue about diaper changing with Brian.
2018-03-271h 15
SOFLETE Performance43: Sh*tty StoriesJohn Dill and Cody Alford return to SOFLETE HQ for the crappiest episode we've ever done. Literally.
2018-03-2047 min
SOFLETE Performance42: Brooke ReturnsBrooke West, the SOFLETE nutritionist, stops back by to talk about all things cooking and how there is a big difference between nutrition science, food science, and cooking.
2018-03-151h 00
SOFLETE Performance41: John Dill And Cody AlfordSOFLETE HQ welcomes Crossfit Sua Sponte's John Dill and Cody Alford to the podcast to talk about the hog hunt, mental health, and veteran transitions.
2018-03-061h 28
SOFLETE Performance37: Mike Steadman of Ironbound BoxingAron and the SOFLETE crew are joined by Mike Steadman of Ironbound Boxing, a remarkable dude trying to make a difference in New Jersey. Mike opened Ironbound to provide underserved kids with a safe place to learn and grow; the story behind it is incredible and we're sure you'll enjoy it.
2018-02-0656 min
SOFLETE Performance36: Mr. Brent Goes to AfricaBrent's back from Africa and he's got some tall tales to tell about his adventures there. The SOFLETE crew sits down with him to discuss new charity ventures, argue randomly about executive compensation, and where SOFLETE's charitable endeavors are headed in the future. Even if you don't like Brent (like most people), you won't want to miss it.
2018-02-0156 min
SOFLETE PerformanceHybrid Training Talk Ep 1 - IntroductionWelcome to the first episode of Hybrid Training Talk, brought to you by SOFLETE and Lionheart Radio. George Briones and Rick Alexander are two guys chasing the pinnacle of performance in both strength and endurance.
2018-01-2657 min
SOFLETE Performance31: Forever LabsCome on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever? The SOFLETE gang chats with Steven Clausnitzer of Forever Labs about storing your stem cells and what that could mean for your health in the future. Don't miss it!
2017-12-0547 min
SOFLETE Performance30: Kitchen EquipmentCome join Aron, Brooke, and Brian of the SOFLETE crew as we geek out about kitchen equipment. Brooke explains the stuff she thinks is the most important to have while Brian and Aron reveal just how nerdy they are about cooking.
2017-11-2136 min
SOFLETE Performance29: Protein and RecoveryThe SOFLETE crew is all alone this week, talking protein with our in-house Nutritionist Brooke West. She takes us through a recent nutrition conference she attended and all the knowledge she stole from the food nerds therein.
2017-11-1340 min
SOFLETE Performance23: Jariko "Jake" DenmanAron and Doug welcomed Jariko "Jake" Denman, TV consultant and former US Army Ranger, into SOFLETE HQ to discuss being a Ranger, his ongoing television project ("THE LONG ROAD HOME"), and how Olympic Weightlifting changed his life.
2017-10-031h 26
SOFLETE Performance21: Nate Dressel of Endurance CubedGeorge brings Nate Dressel of Endurance Cubed in to SOFLETE HQ to talk how Nate got into the world of triathlons. Nate gives a special peek behind the scenes as a professional triathlete and the difficulty of balancing endurance training with family life.
2017-09-191h 19
SOFLETE Performance18: Colorado Adventures #2The SOFLETE HQ crew is in Boulder, CO! Doug, Brooke, and George sit down to chat about upcoming projects for Brooke and George, adding nutrition functionality to the app, and George's super secret squirrel project.
2017-09-0535 min
SOFLETE Performance17: Colorado AdventuresThe SOFLETE HQ crew is in Boulder, CO! Brent, Aron, Doug, and Ben Altenes talk about what's going on with SOFLETE, debate about where to have the next SOFLETE trip, get to know Ben, and listen to Doug tell ridiculous stories. Enjoy!
2017-08-3154 min
SOFLETE Performance16: Dr. Charles Sydnor and Ross FlynnThe crew at SOFLETE digs into the brains of Ross Flynn of Left Bank Butchery and Dr. Charles Sydnor of Braeburn Farms to talk about sustainable agriculture, why you should care about where your meat comes from, and why labels are meaningless when it comes to your food.
2017-08-281h 43
SOFLETE Performance15: Dan MitchellAron and the SOFLETE gang sit down with LTC Dan Mitchell, Commander of the US Army Raleigh Recruiting Battalion. We talk about the decision to join the military and Special Operations, the mindset necessary to be successful, and how to start the enlistment process.
2017-08-221h 03
SOFLETE Performance14: Dennis CheathamGeorge sits down with Dennis Cheatham of Talon School of Fitness to discuss the differences between Individual Program Design and Group Program Design, when the right time is for a Tactical Athlete to start an individual program, and SOFLETE's approach to using individual and group programming to create better Tactical Athletes.
2017-08-171h 17
SOFLETE Performance13: Brooke WestAron, Doug and John Dill from Crossfit Sua Sponte sit down with SOFLETE's newest employee Brooke West, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to discuss her philosophy on feeding the human machine, misinformation in the nutrition world, and why she would choose to work with a crew of miscreants like SOFLETE.
2017-08-1556 min