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The Bryant Ferate Podcast #84 - Joe Poduslenko - Art of Podcasting & Perfect Games.We recorded this catch up podcast in February of 2025. We dove into what it has been like growing both of our podcasts, relationships, curiosity and more! I mean seriously… check out these timestamps! Joe is the man. We became friends through twitter and podcasting. We actually got to connect in Philly in March because of Portland Pilots Women’s Basketball was in the WBIT. Make sure you check out his podcast and what he is building. His energy and his curious makes me better. Something I am so grateful for. Timestamps (2:12) Coll...

2025-06-051h 35

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #83 - Rust Buster Solo Podcast - Eugene Marathon & Life Updates.What’s up, everyone! We are so back! Today is a solo podcast, doing a little Q&A and updating you on what’s new for me. It has been a minute since I have recorded a podcast, so I dive into running, ideas, and looking ahead into 2025. If you connected with anything in this episode, let me know! Knocking the rust off in this one! Check 'em out Zach Pogrob https://x.com/zachpogrob Max Joliffe https://www.instagram.com/woah_max/?hl=en Joey Musto https://x.com...

2025-05-3028 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #82 - Nick Brink - Pilots In Professional Baseball: Elevating Your Confidence & Mentality.Nick Brink jumps on the podcast to dive into his journey from the University of Portland to being drafted into pro ball with the Miami Marlins. Brink’s story is incredible, and I am grateful that I got to play a small part in coaching him his entire college career. Brink’s senior year was highlighted not only by being drafted but also by being named 2nd All-American, a 10-4 record with a 3.63 ERA, 130 strikeouts in 99.2 innings, and most team wins in a Pilot season. If you love this episode, make sure you reach out to Br...

2025-02-131h 15

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #81 - Sam Stuhr - From Portland To Pro Ball. Guiding The Game, Learning From Failure, & Building Confidence.Sam Stuhr joins the podcast to discuss his journey from college baseball to being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Sam just finished his first year of professional baseball and is ramping up to report to his first Spring Training in February. Man, his story is so sick. I am pumped for you to check out this conversation! I am super grateful for the opportunity to coach and work with Sam this past year during his time with the Portland Pilots Baseball team. I loved this conversation because so many...

2025-01-191h 25

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #80 - Deryk Jones Jr. - The Dream Is The Journey: Resilience, Reflection, & Results.Portland Pilots Men’s Soccer Alum and most recent Cal State Northridge Matador Deryk Jones Jr jumps on the podcast today! DJ is one of the most resilient people I have ever met. If that doesn’t grab your attention enough, check this out! In this podcast, we dive into his journey battling back from 2 ACL knee surgeries, always curious, and seeing the results of all that work in his final collegiate season at CSUN. DJ was named Second Team All-Conference this past season, scoring 4 goals and having 3 assists in 12 matches. I loved this conversation beca...

2025-01-121h 13

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #79 - Nate Graham - Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe.The one and only Nate Graham is back on the podcast for round 2. Nate is the Director of Performance at Rokke Performance Therapy and an incredible friend who is always down for deep conversations. This episode is an ENERGY transfer. We dive into his upcoming Warrior Retreat to Peru in December, who we want to become, energy transfer, what inspires us, and more! We recorded his first episode exactly 2 years ago which was episode 17. We recorded that episode in November 2022. Check that episode out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CkSoE503U3SGdqXkyetWX?si=jgR6OhxtSIiiCr-k0tRgvw

2024-11-051h 18

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #78 - Breaking 3 Hours In The Marathon & 11 Lessons For 11-minute PR.We’re so back! Welcome back everyone! This episode is my first podcast in a few months after taking a break from podcasting during the summer and running a 2:59:23 at the Portland Marathon! In this solo episode I dive into. n this solo episode I dive I recap Being On A Mission. Summer Updates 11 Lessons From A 11 Minute PB Running A Sub 3 Hour Marathon What’s Next Mentioned in the episode. Zach Pogrob https://www.instagram.com/zachpogrob?igsh=MTI2cmJocmFibmgzdg== Jonah Rosner https://www.instagram.com/rosnerperformance?igsh=NWo1MG1mam9vdDk4...

2024-10-3128 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #76 - 8 Weeks Out From Sub 3 Hour & Catching Up From Croatia.Reporting live from Croatia. Playing a bit of catch up with documenting my journey to running a sub 3 hour marathon because of our 10 day trip with Portland Pilots Women’s Basketball. Need to stack daily deposits of creating art and publishing just as much as my training deposits. This block of training was the recap of the week prior to leaving for Split, Croatia. Highlights were a big lower body lift, 9 mile tempo run, and getting 55 miles on the week! Thank you for checking this project out and your support. ...

2024-08-2308 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #75 - 9 Weeks Out, August Sub-Quests, & Addition To The Mission.People want to follow people on a mission! Currently, 9 weeks out from a sub 3 hour marathon in October! In this episode I dive into running my 2nd 50 mile week in a row, the strength development I have been hitting, and some areas I can improve as I create more of these videos. Improvements moving into next video will be documenting more of the day-to-day during the week so it isn’t just me talking about the overview of the week! Thank you for checking this project out and your support. Ferate's 5 Ne...

2024-08-0611 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #74 - 10 Weeks Out From Running A Sub 3 Hour Marathon.Less than 10 weeks away from October 6th, 2024! My mission is to run an sub 3:00 marathon and stack daily deposits! In this episode I give a recap of my training for Portland Marathon. This is the second episode of the training recap and will do one of these for each week of training. Covering my workout day Tuesday, Jiu Jitsu across the week, and insight into being in Portland for this entire week! I want to document my journey, building up to 50 miles this week, and connect with others who are running! Ferate's 5 Newsletter...

2024-08-0412 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #73 - 11 Weeks Out From Running A Sub 3 Hour Marathon.My mission is to run a sub 3:00 marathon and stack daily deposits! In this episode, I recap my training for the October 6th Portland Marathon. This is the first episode of the training insights and will do one each week moving forward. The squad and I ran the Eugene Marathon at the end of April. That was only the beginning... I want to document my journey in preparing for this opportunity and connect with others who are running! In this episode I cover running, lifting, jiu jitsu, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle performance, highs, lows...

2024-07-2913 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #72 - Marcos Romero-Turner - The Power In Reframing, Creating Art, & Storytelling.Today’s guest is Digital Creator & ELITE Storyteller, Marcos Romero-Turner. We crossed paths through University of Portland Athletics where he was shooting, documenting, and sharing student-athletes stories through photography. I appreciated how much attention to detail and love he had for his craft so I had to have him on the podcast! In this conversation we discuss storytelling, dopamine challenges, and the growth of his personal journey. I am so excited to see where MRT continues to flourish. If you love this make sure you reach out to let me know and check out the li...

2024-07-251h 19

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #71 - Wes Kirk (Part 2) - Taking Risks, Creating Challenges, & Being Vulnerable.Today’s episode is PART 2 with Wes Kirk, Director of Sports Performance at Colorado Academy & Outdoor Enthusiast! Wes is one of those people carving his own path, which is why we have stayed connected over the past few years. In this conversation, we discuss resources being our safety net, what risks we are actually taking, challenging ourselves, flipping the athlete/role, and more! If you love this make sure you let me know and check out the links below! Keep stacking those daily deposits and making every day the best day of the year, until tom...

2024-07-1042 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast People Want To Root For Someone On A Mission. (Newsletter 015)I can't stop thinking about this quote. "People want to root for someone on a mission." That hit me square in the chest and has consumed my thoughts. Think about your favorite movie where someone is on a relentless mission. Man On Fire, Equalizer 3, Terminal List, Harry Potter, iRobot, I Am Legend, Rocky, etc. The energy and magic are tough to replicate. In this podcast, I discuss these 4 major ideas. Specifically explaining what I believe my mission is right now, in the summer of 2024. What the quote means to me. What is m...

2024-07-0323 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #70 - Wes Kirk (Part 1) - Exponential Growth Through Outdoor Experiences.Today’s episode is with Wes Kirk, Director of Sports Performance at Colorado Academy & Outdoor Enthusiast! Wes is one of those people carving his own path, which is why we have stayed connected over the past few years. That vibe is contagious. In this conversation, we discuss exploring the outdoors, navigating the career ladder vs. personal interests, coaching through story, and more! This episode is a 2 part series because Wes and I jumped on the podcast, clicked record, and chatted like we were hitting a scramble hike together. If you love this make sure you re...

2024-07-021h 14

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #69 - Brandon Dang - Write of Passage Experience & Hot Tub Talks.Today’s guest is Brandon Dang, author of the Substack newsletter “Hot Tub Talks”. We connected via the Write of Passage Course by David Perell after Brandon shared his core idea. In this episode, we discuss his core concept of Moai, defining hot tub talks, and key lessons learned from taking the course. If you are interested in learning more about what we are building make sure you check out the links below! On a mission, one daily deposit at a time. Keep stacking those daily deposits and making every day the best day of the ye...

2024-06-2454 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #68 - Ryan Ward - Turn Your Interests Into Income & The Press Record 30 Challenge.In this conversation, Ryan Ward jumps on podcast. He is on a mission to turn his interests into income without quitting his 9 to 5 job. We connected on the phone and he convinced me to sign up for Zach Pogrob’s Press Record 30 Challenge. I had to get Ryan on the podcast because I love what he is building and then we could discuss the first week of the PR30 challenge. PR30 is publishing one video that is longer than 90 seconds for 30 days straight. The key is iteration and improving the skill of speaking on camera. If...

2024-06-191h 14

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #67 - Joey Musto, Isaac Homer, & Tommy Musto - Doing External Things For Internal Reasons, Investing In Others, & Surrounding Yourself With Right People.Today’s guest features three absolute legends! LAFC’s Tommy Musto, University of Portland Men Soccer’s Isaac Homer, and founder of Triple Effort Training Joey Musto. I appreciate these guys’ perspective and energy so much! This conversation is a 60-minute ALL OUT SPRINT with so many topics covered on becoming who we want to be, doing hard things, what makes a successful day, and more. This is officially round 1 of the Quad Pod and we collectively look forward to having more in the future. Let me know what specific part you loved from this quad pod...

2024-06-1452 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Ferate's May 2024 Recap & KPIs (Newsletter 014)Let’s Go! What’s Up! If you are new here I write a monthly recap of my key performance indicators and share insight into what I am diving into for friends, family, and others interested! Check out my newsletter & subscribe here https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-may-2024-kpis-041 Timestamps (1:35) May 2024 Was Massive (3:00) People Want To Root For Someone On A Mission. (4:36) National Strength Coach Conference (7:18) Relationship Density (9:18) Backwoods Brewing Ridge Run (10:50) WCC Tournament & Portland Pilots Baseball (14:00) Podcast Mome...

2024-06-1119 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #66 - Logan Walters - Discovering Your Life Purpose & Digital ACL Performance Coaching.I know, I am stoked as well. Logan’s name popping up as the next guest instantly made me say, “Oh He’s Back!!!” No way, you too? Perfect! Glad we’re on the same page. In round 2 of Logan Walters jumping on the podcast, we dive into his next chapter of life. Logan finished his time at Rokke Performance Therapy and created his own digital ACL rehab and coaching business called Telos. We cover his why, what Telos means, and his experience running the Bend Marathon. In the back half of the episode, it's all about...

2024-06-081h 20

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #65 - Eric Rash - The Art of Consistently Showing Up & 10 Years Since Interning At Iowa.Today’s guest is Eric Rash, one of my incredible friends since we both interned at the University of Iowa in 2014. Iowa was a life-changing experience for our careers & trajectory in life. Crazy it has been 10 years. He is currently the Director of Applied Performance and has been with Baylor since 2017. Sic Em Bears' Eric is one of those friends who consistently challenges how I think and my perspective. In this conversation, we dive into the art of showing up, his spiritual growth, taking action, and becoming a father. If you loved this episode please ma...

2024-06-0348 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #64 - Ben Shabb - Dawn Patrol, Perspective Upgrades, & The Eugene MarathonLive from our living room! Today’s episode is with my great friend, roommate, and Athletic Trainer for the University of Portland Ben Shabb! Recording podcasts with close friends is always special because it’s an opportunity to break through the surface and dive deeper. In this episode, we dive into prepping for the Eugene Marathon, going to Kenya, and perspective upgrades. Shabb even hits me with a hammer of a question at the end of the episode! If you loved this episode please make sure you reach out to let me know and if you...

2024-05-301h 48

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #63 - Eugene Marathon Recap With The Spa Squad (Drew, Rory, Christian, & Ferate)In this episode, we dive into the Eugene Marathon recap with the Sauna Boys/Spa Squad. For over the past 2 years Rory, Drew, Tom, Christian, Riley, and I have met up every Wednesday night to hang out and hit the sauna. The past 2 years have been a movie! This conversation is full of laughs, jokes, and a full recap of the Eugene Marathon experience. We dive into challenges, pre-race, post-race, what we learned, and our "Why". Ferate 3:10:53 Drew 3:12:15 Rory 3:48:33 Christian 3:57:30 Ferate's 5 Newsletter bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe

2024-05-231h 07

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #62 - Isaac Homer - Letting Go, Proving Yourself Right, & Holding Yourself To A High Standard.Today’s conversation is with the LEGEND, Isaac Homer who is wise beyond his years. We connected through Isaac being on the University of Portland Men’s Soccer team. We have had a ton of walks and talks recently so we decided to sit down and record one. This one will be special to reflect on as Isaac will have ACL surgery at the end of May. We discuss letting go, boundaries, bouncing out of bad moments, growth, self-improvement purgatory, and more… Life is all about discovering the people you can have incredible conversations with and Is...

2024-05-171h 41

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Ferate's April 2024 Recap & KPIs (Newsletter 013)This episode is a recap of my April 2024. Dive into quick-hitting updates and KPIs for the past month! Highlights from this past month were crushing the Eugene Marathon with the squad and going to Maui for my mom’s retirement gift. If you love these quick-hitting podcast updates make sure you check out and subscribe to my weekly newsletter at bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe Article: https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-april-2024 James’ new podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xA2LKnRyt2ravpyZyyA6?si=df75c376dca840eb Mike. The Lows: http...

2024-05-0609 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #61 - Iakov Shmelev - The Journey From Russia To Professional Soccer.In this conversation, we dive into Iakov’s journey in professional soccer. We crossed paths during my vacation to Spain and connected over both growing up in the Pacific Northwest. He shares his experience moving from Russia to Alaska when he was 10, competing at Western Washington University, to recently finishing up his first season with Gibraltar FC. (British territory in the southern tip of Spain). If you want to learn more about Daily Deposits and leveling up your curiosity check out the two newsletters that I have been working on. Daily Deposit Newsletter https://joindailydeposit.be...

2024-05-031h 02

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Ferate's March 2024 & "If you're in your head, you're dead." (Newsletter 012)What’s up, Let’s go! Thank you for checking out another audio version of my newsletter. This episode is special because it is my first attempt at 1 Take No Cuts (no edits). Thank you for checking out my March 2024 recap. Love this as a way to reflect and share what I putting my energy towards! March Recap: https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-march-2024 Timestamps (2:12) March 2024 (4:00) WCC Champs (6:20) Reflections (7:20) “If you’re in your head, you're dead.”

2024-04-2510 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #60 - Alex Morris - Building COSUBE (Coffee, Surf, Beer)Today’s guest is Alex Morris owner and creator of Cosube! Which is Portland’s premier surf lifestyle shop. The name came from Alex’s perfect day, Coffee Surf and Beer. Co Su Be. Cosube has also turned into OUR SPOT for the boys preparing for the Eugene Marathon (April 28th, 2024) and getting one of the best breakfast burritos in Portland post-run. I loved learning about his unique path to opening up a unique business. When you think of Portland, surfing isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. If you want to learn more abo...

2024-04-221h 25

The Bryant Ferate Podcast It’s Not Normal To Know What We Want. (Ferate's 5 Newsletter 011)It isn’t normal to know what we want, imagine that. We're back with another newsletter pod! Just because it isn’t normal doesn’t mean we shouldn’t strive towards gaining more clarity. The question “What do you want to want?”, is one of the greatest drivers for starting this podcast, everything will be linked below. Make sure you check them all out and subscribe to my newsletters! Article of the week: Daily Deposit Newsletter https://www.joindailydeposit.com/ What do you want to want? https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/what...

2024-03-1705 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Ferate's February 2024 KPI's (Ferate's 5 Newsletter 010)What’s up, everyone! Let’s go! Thank you for checking out another audio version of my newsletter. Today’s episode is a recap of my February KPIs inspired by Noah Cracknell. I am stoked to have several more of these drop in 2024. If you loved this please make sure you reach out to let me know and don't forget subscribe to my two newsletters below. The article can be FOUND HERE: https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-february-2024 Daily Deposit https://www.joindailydeposit.com/ Brooks Hyperion Maxes https://www.brooksrunning.com/en...

2024-03-1206 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #59 - Tyler Cho - Freedom, Wants, & The Idea Exchange Podcast.Tyler Cho is host of the Ideas Exchange Podcast and newsletter. He graduated in 2019 from Stanford and spent two years on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs. I loved diving into his website where he shares what he is building, exploring, and monthly updates. You can check out his work here https://www.tylercho.com/about In this conversation, we dive into learning sprints, podcasting, and getting clear on what it is that we want. I loved Tyler’s perspective on what he is building in the back half of his 20s. If you want to le...

2024-03-071h 04

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #58 - Connor Webb - The Couch GM & Building A Sports Media Company.Today’s guest is Connor Webb, Founder of The Couch GM, a sports media brand dedicated to bridging the gap between fans and athletes. The platform offers engaging educational videos and conversations that reveal players' life stories. One of my favorite things Connor publishes is the player profile which is a deep dive into players’ path to who they have become. Make sure you check out and subscribe to his YouTube channel, which is linked below, and reach out to him about which of his videos you love the most! If you want to learn more...

2024-02-291h 28

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #57 - Harvey Martin - Playing Your Role Well, Writing, & Human Performance.This was a legendary conversation with Harvey Martin! If you are interested in writing, communication, roles & characters we play then this is for you! This one was special because it just felt like hanging out with one of your close friends in person. With Harvey’s background of being the Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants, founder of Art of Something, author of now two books, and working 1 on 1 with professional athletes like Marcus Stroman, Joc Pederson, and Nick Bjugstad to name a few. It would have been easy to dive into breathwork, sauna, and co...

2024-02-221h 37

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #56 - Phil Kornachuk - Leadership, Experiential Learning, & 22 Years With U.S. Army Special Ops.Today’s guest on the podcast is the legendary human being Phil Kornachuk. If you are interested in defining your purpose, leading yourself and others, and learning about Phil’s experience as a highly trained military expert with 22 years of service in the U.S. Army Special Ops Command then this conversation is for you! There are so many lessons that it is difficult to decide on a favorite. Please make sure you check out what Phil is building with StoneWater Training as well as keep an eye out for his online course that he is releasing soon...

2024-02-171h 13

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Three Weeks Deep Into 2024. (Ferate's 5 Newsletter 009)Let’s Go!!! Thanks for checking out another episode of the audio newsletter project. If you love these short-form podcasts, please check out the newsletter and subscribe! Today we dive into being three weeks deep into 2024 and an overview of what I have been diving into. These ideas include binge podcasting, short-form projects, public podcasts, the feeling of needing to do more, daily deposits, and journaling. Make sure you check out this specific article and subscribe to the newsletter here: https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-three-weeks-deep-2024-031 Timestamps (2:20) The Juice & Do...

2024-02-0809 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #55 - Noah Cracknell - Maxims, Endorphins, & The NYC Marathon.Noah Cracknell is back on the pod for round 3. He has some life updates now that he recently paused graduate school, is going all in on Super Set, was promoted to NYC Lead for Endorphins Run Club, and crushed the NYC Marathon in November. Every time we connect I learn something new and I am inspired by him to be a better version of myself. Check out his other podcast episodes below and what he is doing on Twitter. Noah Episode 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ERna0gVNK6KSCD4c2G3Cu?si=-ws47...

2024-02-011h 14

The Bryant Ferate Podcast How Can Ali Abdaal Change Your Life? (Ferate's 5 Newsletter 008)How can Ali Abdaal change your life? I recently binge-listened to a bunch of Ali Abdaal podcasts over the past few weeks since he dropped his new book “Feel Good Productivity”. In this week’s newsletter, I collected things that I loved, that I couldn’t stop thinking about, and that you can apply to your life RIGHT NOW. My mission is to cultivate curiosity and consistency in others through Daily Deposits, coaching, writing, and podcasting! If you are interested in leveling up and supporting this podcast make sure you enter your email to subscribe at bryantferate.beehiiv...

2024-01-2615 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #54 - Chad Stevens - Consistently Becoming Better In Professional Baseball.Today’s guest on the podcast is Chad Stevens, who is currently a professional baseball player for the Houston Astros. He recently finished playing over 120 games at the AA level with the Corpus Christi Hooks and jumped on the podcast to discuss his preparation going into the 2024 season. This conversation was special because I had the opportunity to coach Chad during his Portland Pilots career. We had some fun in this one discussing his journey and diving into what he has learned from the past 3 years in pro ball. My two favorite parts of the podcast were wh...

2024-01-221h 30

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #53 - Taylor Davis - Baseball Player Development & PUSH Performance.Today’s guest is Taylor Davis, a former pitcher at Gonzaga and now the Director of Development at PUSH Performance in Tempe, Arizona. PUSH Performance is a baseball performance facility designed to help baseball players from youth to MLB levels achieve their maximum potential. In this episode, we dive into Taylor’s experience in preparing MLB athletes for spring training with off-season training, the impact of his playing experience, and specifics on baseball player development. If you loved this episode and are interested in leveling up your curiosity, subscribe to my weekly newsletter at bryantferate.beeh...

2024-01-201h 27

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #52 - Tommy Musto - His Journey From Maui To LAFC.In this episode, I sit down with Tommy Musto, a rising star in professional soccer currently playing for LAFC. Hailing from Makawao, Hawai'i, Tommy signed a MLS NEXT Pro contract in August 2023 after one year at the University of Portland. What makes this conversation special is being able to stay connected with him after he has taken the next big step in his journey and become the best version of himself. If you're interested in learning more about Tommy and his journey from Maui to Division 1 soccer, making the jump to the professional stage, and the details...

2024-01-171h 13

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #51 – Joe Poduslenko – 75 Hard & Hosting The Post Game Podcast.Joe Poduslenko is the host of The Post Game Podcast where he has interviewed Jack Raines of Young Money, Pratik Patel former Performance Professional for the New York Giants, and many more guests with a broad range of baseball experience. I love his focus on high performance and specifically evolving from one identity to another. For example, when high-performing individuals finish their military or playing careers the question “What’s next?” pops up. Make sure you check out Joe’s podcast! If you are interested in building out podcasts, Joe’s experience of playing college baseball at Seton Hall...

2024-01-111h 55

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Icelandic Christmas Tradition. (Ferate’s 5 Newsletter Recap 007)Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! Back at it with the 7th episode of my audio newsletter project. This episode is about an Icelandic Christmas tradition and the book I chose for gifting around the holidays. This year I’ve decided to gift Dr. Michael Gervais’ new book, The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You. This newsletter was released on December 24, 2023. “A person’s ability to engage in a genuine connection is inversely proportional to their need to prove themselves.” - Mark Manson, author of Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck. ...

2024-01-0706 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #50 - Zak Taylor - Embrace Mental Performance To Evolve.Today’s guest is Zak Taylor, first-year Director of Beaver Baseball Development and 2018 College Baseball World Series Champion with Oregon State. If you are interested in the College World Series experience, pursuing indy ball, and the impact mental performance has had on Zak’s journey then this conversation is for you. Zak dives into his journey of meeting his mentor sophomore year to now directly coaching mental performance for the Beavs. We also discuss his new podcast, Perspective Project where he shares the backstories behind MLB greats like Adley Rustchman & Steven Kwan. If you loved this...

2024-01-031h 54

The Bryant Ferate Podcast End of the Year Reflection. (Ferate’s 5 Newsletter Recap 006)Closing out 2023 with a GREAT ONE! Today’s audio version of my weekly newsletter dives into a personal annual review. In this episode, I dive into applying tools I learned from Tim Ferriss’ End of the Year Review to Sahil Bloom’s most recently released Personal Annual Review framework. My favorite lesson from this episode is using your Google Calendar and your photos from your camera roll as reminders to help you face those challenging reflective questions. If interested in learning more and supporting make sure you enter your email to subscribe at bryantferate.beehiiv.com/su...

2023-12-3111 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #49 - Mike Rich - Tight Squeeze, Ghost Business, & Let’s Get This Bread Episode 4.Mike Rich is backkkkkkk for “Let’s Get This Bread Episode 4”. Elite day right before the end of the year where we recorded this public podcast at Fremont Brewing in Seattle, Washington. It's been a while since Mike jumped on the podcast so we dive into lessons from 2023, personal updates, and cracking jokes. If you are interested in Mike’s experience of starting a new business, his newsletter growth, and clarity in what you want then this episode is for you. If you loved this episode & interested in leveling up your curiosity, subscribe to my weekly n...

2023-12-291h 25

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Be Bold, Be A Bison. (Ferate’s 5 Newsletter Recap 005).WE OUT HERE!!! Is there an obstacle or challenge that you have been putting off? This episode is all about one of my all-time favorite life lessons, Bison & facing your fears head-on! Thank you to Cat Wade and her son for inspiring me to revisit this article. This newsletter was re-released on December 11, 2023. Ferate’s 5 is all about cultivating your curiosity & delivering value weekly in 5 minutes or less. If interested in learning more and supporting check out bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe Great American come back story (full article here): https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/f...

2023-12-2609 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #48 - Jonah Rosner - Run Science Initiative Q&A. (Round 2)Jonah Rosner IS BACK FOR ROUND 2! He has been consistently exposing the most advanced sports science methodologies to the distance-running world and continuing to deliver high-value educational content. In this episode, we dive into specific topics related to questions we received from you after his first appearance on the podcast. Improving Running Economy Force Plates & Strength Development Bone Stress Injuries & Cross-Training If you loved this episode, please share what you specifically enjoyed the most. If you’re interested in leveling up your curiosity, subscribe to my weekly newsletter at bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe Jo...

2023-12-2248 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast What Continues To Stand The Test of Time? (Ferate’s 5 Newsletter Recap 004)What’s up! We’re back at it with episode 4 of the podcast version of my weekly newsletter is cultivating curiosity and consistency in others. Today is a quick hitter on what is timeless in our life, what is just timely, and a big shout-out to my parents. This newsletter was released on December 3, 2023. If interested in learning more and supporting make sure you enter your email to subscribe at bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe Specific Newsletter Article Here! https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-whats-timeless-life-025 Timestamps (0:01) Inspired By My Parents (3...

2023-12-2206 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #47 - Mike Nilson - The Power in Your Commitment.Today’s podcast features the one and only, Mike Nilson. Gonzaga & Spokane legend on the basketball court for the Men’s Basketball team as well as the current Director of Performance, Nutrition, and Leadership for the Zags. This conversation is incredible because I look up to Mike so much. If you are interested in his journey from walk-on, to scholarship starter/WCC Defensive Player of the Year, to Director of Performance, and lifelong explorer of curiosity then this episode is for you. Three of my favorite topics were deep diving into one new skill per year, why comm...

2023-12-181h 12

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #46 - Stephen Dempsey - Rokke Performance Path & Insights From MLB Pros.Today’s guest, is Rokke Performance’s very own, Stephen Dempsey. Stephen started his coaching career at Rokke Performance coaching a wide range of Portland-based athletes 7 years ago. One of his primary responsibilities is leading the professional/elite baseball training group which includes first-round draft picks, World Series appearances, and future MLB prospects. Adley Rustchmen, Noble Meyer, Mick Abel, Ryan Thompson, Carson Kelly, and Paul Wilson are a few who consistently invest in themselves at Rokke. In this episode, we dive into Stephen’s journey of discovering his passion for developing athletes and how he has evolved as a c...

2023-12-131h 31

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #45 - Adam Whitehead - Die Young As Late As Possible & Life Is Not A Dream.In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of my incredible friend, Adam Whitehead. From his military service to pursuing a Master's in Sports Coaching/S&C/Sports Rehab, Adam's wisdom has left a lasting impact on me. Discover how Adam applies mindfulness to his life from skydiving over 400 times, trying a new extreme sport each year, and the fine line between proving others wrong and proving yourself right. This episode is FULL of thrilling stories and valuable lessons that you won't want to miss! If you loved this episode it would...

2023-12-031h 37

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Book Recommendations & Resistance. (Ferate’s 5 Newsletter Recap 003)Let’s Go! Huge week 3 for the audio version of my weekly newsletter. This episode dives into Resistance with a capital R, a 60-second reminder from Steven Pressfield, and four book recommendations. This newsletter was released on November 24, 2023. If interested in learning more and supporting make sure you enter your email to subscribe at bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe You can find the specific newsletter article here: https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-book-reccomendations-resistance-capital-r-024 Timestamp: (1:18) Resistance With A Capital R (2:50) 60 Seconds With Steven Pressfield (4:33) Hoop Commitment Podcast ...

2023-11-3011 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #44 - Connor White - Player Development In Baseball & Clear Communication.Today’s guest on the podcast is Head Strength Coach for Driveline Baseball and Portland Pilots Baseball Alum, Connor White. We crossed paths at UP when I had the opportunity to not only coach him as a student-athlete but also coach alongside him when Connor completed our Sports Performance Internship. If you are interested in baseball, player development, & physical preparation then this conversation is for you! Loved this episode? Please share it with someone who means a lot to you, contact me (email, Twitter Instagram DM, or text) with specifically what you loved, and if yo...

2023-11-261h 07

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Writing For Clarity. (Ferate’s 5 Newsletter Recap 002)A big week 2 for my new project where I share my weekly newsletter in audio form. This episode is on writing, how it is a game changer for your life, and our pursuit for more clarity. This newsletter was released on November 12, 2023. If interested in learning more and supporting make sure you enter your email to subscribe at bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe You can find the specific newsletter article here: https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-cultivating-clarity-six-lessons-writing-023 Timestamp: (1:25) My Why Behind Writing. (4:30) Idea 1: Ryan Holiday Writing For Clarity.

2023-11-2113 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast Becoming More Consistent. (Ferate’s 5 Newsletter Recap 001)This is a new project where I share my weekly newsletter in audio form. This episode dives into consistency, how I am currently being consistent, and a few additional ideas I thought of after I released the newsletter. Newsletter was released 11/2/2023. If interested in learning more and supporting make sure you enter your email to subscribe at bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe You can find the specific newsletter article here: https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/p/ferates-5-5-ideas-become-consistent-022 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BryantFerate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryantferate/ Timestamps...

2023-11-1416 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #43 - Logan Vaverek - Reflecting On The Oregon Cascades 100 Mile Ultra MarathonThe best part is I didn’t know Logan Vaverek until we met during the first 10 or so miles of the Cascade 100 Ultra Marathon Race that we both ran in August 2023. In this conversation, we recap our experiences of both finishing the 100-mile race in 31 hours. If you loved this episode please share it with someone who means a lot to you, contact me (email, Twitter Instagram DM, or text) with specifically what you loved, and if you want to keep leveling up your curiosity with me subscribe to my weekly newsletter at bryantferate.beehiiv.co...

2023-11-091h 52

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #42 - Ruben Rodriguez - Jiu Jitsu & Finding More of Yourself.Today’s guest is the LEGEND, Ruben Rodriguez! We sit down to record on the mats at Renzo Gracie Portland which is a special place. It is where our paths crossed and where Ruben currently coaches. Ruben started training in September of 2017, currently a brown belt, as well as received a black belt in the Marine Corps martial arts program after serving over five years in the Third Battalion 5th Marine Regiment. If you are interested in discovering more of yourself, jiu-jitsu, being the best version of you, and the art in training/coaching then this episode is...

2023-11-021h 28

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #41 - Jonah Rosner - Revolutionizing Running With Sports Science.Jonah Rosner, is a high-performance coach with an incredible journey in sports science. He made history as one of the youngest sports scientists in NFL history when he worked with the Houston Texans at just 25 years old. Jonah's expertise extends to the Texas Men's Basketball and Austin FC in MLS, but what excited me the most about this conversation is his innovative work in the running space. Jonah is on a mission to bring cutting-edge sports science and technology to the running world, where such resources are less accessible compared to the major pro sports. In this...

2023-10-261h 19

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #40 - Colin Walters - The Seeds of Success Podcast, Creating Content, & Delivering Value.Today’s episode is a new for me! First things first, make sure you check out Colin Walters and the Seeds of Success podcast! Recently, I drove up to Tacoma, Washington to record an in-person episode. I enjoyed the conversation so much that I also wanted to share it on my platform to help Colin’s podcast grow. https://open.spotify.com/show/7tJ7PnATS7nva13mYpBAZo?si=310b96512346479c If you are interested in creating, writing, podcasting, and newsletters then this conversation is for you! We dive into our journeys of creating for the past...

2023-10-112h 09

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #39 - Korey Thieleke - Reconstructing Your Identity, Energy, & Writing In Detail.Today’s guest is with the incredible human being Korey Thieleke. He recently returned to the St. Mary’s Home for Boys as a Case Counselor in Portland, Oregon but our paths cross because of the University of Portland. As a teacher/academic & student-athlete development advisor most recently and during his college career he was a student-athlete with Portland Pilots Basketball. Korey has had an amazing journey where he competed in college basketball, then competed at NCAA Nationals for 400m his senior year (running a 46.61 PB), but most importantly now creating the life he wants to live. In t...

2023-09-301h 16

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #38 - Stetson T. Stallworth. - Built By Brandon Turner & Going From Starting to Selling A Business.Stetson Stallworth jumps on the podcast for episode 38. “I may not be able to throw a spiral like Brady or dunk like LeBron, but, similar to them, my work ethic, will-to-win, and intangible qualities are unmatched!” This is how this dude introduces himself on LinkedIn! LOVE THIS GUYS ENERGY. He is the Director of Guest Relations for a Better Life Podcast with Brandon Turner, real estate investor & recently started/scaled/sold his residential cleaning business to one of his twitter followers. We dive into all of those topics and specifically into designing our life to be a...

2023-09-121h 22

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #37 - Manny Lamson - The Non Standard Path & Doing Hard Things.Today’s guest is Manny Lamson! Manny was a student-athlete on the football team during my time at Washington State University (Go Cougs!). In this conversation, we dive into his non-standard path of over 15 years of service in the Air Force, while enlisted joining the WSU football team, doing Air Force ROTC, and what he has learned from doing extremely hard things. He has done an Ironman, 4x4x48, marathons, and more. Love this guy’s energy and what he brings to not only this conversation but other people’s lives through coaching with 1st Phorm. If y...

2023-08-241h 32

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #36 - Erik Jernstrom - Speed Capacity Builder & Lessons Learned From Coaching NFL Elites.Erik Jernstrom jumps on the pod today! He is the Director of Sports Performance at EForce Sports in Portland, Oregon. He is also an adjunct professor at Linfield University and the founder of Speed Capacity Builder his new project for sub-maximally assessing fitness qualities/repeat sprint ability. It was great to have Erik on and not only share the current projects he is working on but also share his growth in the coaching profession. Both of us have similar tracks of pursuing a career in coaching and specifically these past 7 years. I started at the University of...

2023-08-041h 43

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #35 - Joe Grinstain - Ultra Running, Big Swings, & Letting Go.Joe Grinstain and I connected a few years back through performance coaching. In this conversation, we take a turn and dive straight into his experience of going all in on running. Specifically, trail running and competing was the topic of today’s discussion. It was an incredible experience for me to learn and get curious about something that Joe is passionate about. Joe, founder, and director of Hyper Thrive Athletics performance gym located in Sacramento. He has recently competed in the Canyons 100k, Sonoma 55k, and more upcoming races this upcoming year. Excited for you all to ch...

2023-07-251h 37

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #34 - Eli Morse - Systems, Lifestyle Design, & Lessons From College Baseball.Today’s guest of the podcast is an amazing human being & a Portland Pilot Baseball great, Eli Morse. It has been amazing to see Eli’s growth over the years since coaching him from his 2017 freshmen year, competing for 5 years, and being able to coach alongside him this past 2023 season with the Pilots! Are you a former teammate, incoming student-athlete, high school baseball player, or someone highly interested in designing your own life? Then this episode is for you! Eli brings so much to this conversation from lifestyle-centric career planning, being system based in life, and...

2023-06-161h 31

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #33 - Cisco Reyes - The Rise Lab, Love Languages In Leadership, & Experiential Learning.Big day for the pod! Today’s guest is Cisco Reyes, father, husband, incredible genuine human being, and professionally tenured Associate Professor at Linfield University. He specifically focuses his work on strength and conditioning, sports science, analytics, and youth performance development. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY mentoring students to be the best they can be in the health & performance professions and in life. Cisco is also the founder of The RISE Lab, (Reyes Integrated Sports Enhancement) which specifically focuses on supporting youth athlete’s on their performance development journey. You will love this episode because Cisco dives into applying love...

2023-06-091h 21

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #32 - Colin Walters - Living Into A Calling & The Seeds of Success Podcast.BIG ONE for the pod with today’s guest Colin Walters. Host of the Seeds of Success podcast and an awesome human being! I was hyped for this podcast episode after we were able to connect over the phone a few weeks prior. Colin was one of those guys that I just had so much in common with and I related to so much. On top of the podcast, he also produces content on his YouTube channel, is an ambassador for BPN, and most recently ran the Eugene Marathon. I was fired up to learn about his jo...

2023-05-241h 50

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #31 - Mike Rich - DiscoveryXP Men’s Retreat & Let’s Get This Bread Episode 3.Let’s get this bread episode 3! Sourdough season! Stoked we were able to sit down and record this podcast with Mike Rich coming on the podcast for the third time. Mike Rich, best friend and recently started Ghost Business Newsletter! In this episode, we review our experience so far with attending the Discovery XP Men’s Retreat with Dr. Michael Brown (Three Words Podcast). We discussed our favorite parts so far and ways we implement this into life right now. Some of the highlights were designing your life the way you want, happiness being an outcome, writing, and...

2023-05-1859 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #30 - Bryant Ferate - 1 Year Anniversary, Solo Pod, & What I Can’t Stop Thinking About.Happy freaking birthday to the podcast! Interested in learning more about the podcast subscribe to the weekly newsletter that is linked here https://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/ & below. So crazy that it has been 1 year already. Episode 30 is short & sweet on things that I have been vibing with. I discuss what it has been like recording over 22 episodes in 2022 and what's recently impacted me. Topics covered: growth in the art of podcasting, storytelling, who am I becoming, flying your freak flag, lifestyle design, introjection, and what am I reading right now. Cheers to...

2023-05-0321 min

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #29 - Kyle Sammons - Principles Over Methods & Internal Scoreboards.Kyle Sammons jumps on the pod as today’s guest! Most recently Kyle was hired into the NFL by Arizona Cardinals as the Sports Science Coordinator & Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Prior to the NFL, Kyle worked with Strive Tech and was the Coordinator of Sports Science for the University of Washington Football team under Chris Petersen & Tim Socha. In the first half of this episode, we get in-depth on what came from Kyle’s experience with the return to performance process for two student-athletes with torn achilles. His findings through that process and following principles over meth...

2023-04-241h 44

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #28 - Ali Kershner - Life Is Improv & Evolving Our IdentityI was so stoked to finally get Ali Kershner on the podcast after our conversation over the phone a few weeks prior. Ali is currently the Director of Creative Strategy for Art of Coaching. Which is a company that specializes in educating professionals on communication and leadership in creative ways. Prior to making the jump to this new endeavor, Ali was the Head Sports Performance Coach for Stanford Women’s Basketball where she won the National Championship in 2021. I know I am notorious for saying this but this was one of those conversations that I wish we ha...

2023-04-151h 15

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #27 - Ben Wilson - Who Do You Want To Be & How To Take Over The World.Ben Wilson, the mastermind behind How To Take Over The World Podcast where he tells the stories and analyzes the lives of the greatest men and women to ever live, and the producer of My First Million Podcast. Ben's passion for entrepreneurship and podcasting has inspired many, including myself. In this episode, we dive deep into various topics ranging from lessons learned from, Walt Disney, surrounding yourself with intellectual sparring partners, to the lessons Ben has learned from producing My First Million Podcast. Make sure to check out Ben's podcast, subscribe, share, and leave a review if...

2023-04-071h 06

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #26 - Logan Walters - Ambition, Creating A Niche, & ACL Performance TherapyLogan Walters is a performance therapist at Rokke Performance Therapy, a die-hard Eagles fan, father, husband, and a great human being. He specializes in ACL rehab & return to performance which is one of the main themes of this episode. As well as, how he specifically created his niche in this area. Logan's journey into performance therapy began when he suffered a pair of ACL injuries while playing basketball in college. This experience motivated him to help other athletes optimize their performance during the recovery process and in life. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016 from L...

2023-04-011h 42

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #25 - Eric Potter - Be Elite Daily, Financial Freedom, & Creating Content.What's up! Today's episode features Eric Potter, former Director of Sports Performance at Old Dominion University and now currently serving as a Performance Coach at Future, where he helps clients achieve their fitness goals through online coaching and training. With over a decade of experience in the performance industry, Eric has worked with athletes at all levels, from youth to professional. In addition to his work at Old Dominion University, Eric is a co-founder of InsiderTrainApp, which was a mobile app that provided a platform for coaches to share videos of their training in 2013. Eric...

2023-03-251h 12

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #24 - Noah Cracknell - Evolving, Timeless Writing, & Moving To New York CityNoah Cracknell, is a writer of The Daily Preneur, a no-BS blog about entrepreneurship, economics, and life. Also, one of my former student-athletes a the University of Portland & previous guests on the podcast! In this episode we get into Noah graduating from Arizona State, moving to New York City, and starting graduate school in economics. I really look up to Noah in the way that he has grown as a writer. He is not afraid to be vulnerable and share his own journey, as well as his three pillars for creating impactful writing. My favorite part is...

2023-03-181h 52

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #23 - Caroline Austin - Resilience, Creating Space, & Running ProfessionallyCaroline Austin is today’s guest on The Bryant Ferate Podcast. I loved this episode and this conversation. One of those conversations you have with an amazing friend where you lose track of time. Caroline and I became friends in college when we coached together at Washington State University. Go Cougs! Caroline is so aware and impresses me every day with who she is and who she is becoming. Through her work as a professional runner and coach, Austin is changing the way we think about sports and what it means to be strong & confident in today's wo...

2023-02-271h 57

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #22 - Zach Rockford - Clarity, Feedback, & Embracing A New Director Role.Zach Rockford is today's guest on the podcast. Most recently Rock took over as the new Director of Athletic Performance for the University of Montana Grizzlies and is the co-founder of High-Performance Headquarters. Which is an online coaching resource for training and coach education. Zach has also coached at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Incarnate Word, Arizona, and TCU. This episode is awesome because we get into how Rockford thinks and how that applies to performance coaching and life. As well as, one of the best podcast episodes we both listened to back in 2016-2017 by Pete Carroll. I hope y...

2023-02-111h 26

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #21 - Kevin Dailly - Journaling, Evolving Our Identity, & All Things Considered.Kevin Dailly is today's guest for this in-person conversation. Creator, an artist, and most recently, dropped his debut album All Things Considered under the name KEVY. Link in the show notes to find his album on Spotify. Kevin and I went to high school together and recently reconnected over the creation of this podcast. Big shout out to Kevin for the consistent love and for always tapping into the episodes. This is an awesome conversation that I was grateful to record right before Kevin dropped his album. He made the trip down to Portland to record in p...

2023-02-021h 33

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #20 - Danny Miranda - Lover of Life, Day 1 Mindset, & Being Undeniable.Episode 20! I am so excited for you to check out this conversation! The guest on the podcast today is Danny Miranda, the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast which is in the top 1% of podcasts in the world, the top 100 podcasts in entrepreneurship in the USA, sponsored by My First Million, featuring guests such as Gary V, Sahil Bloom, Morgan Housel, Sam Parr, Shaan Puri, and he just eclipsed over 300 episodes published. This dude’s stock is blowing up so make sure you go check out his work. Danny is one of the people who has...

2023-01-121h 19

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #19 - Logan Emory - Identity, Listening, & What Do You Want Life To Look Like?Today’s guest is Logan Emory. Current Assistant Coach For UP Women’s Soccer at the University of Portland and is a Pilot Alum competing on the Men’s Soccer team during his college career. Logan played professionally with Toronto FC and the Puerto Rico Islanders. Born and raised in Boise, Idaho Logan brings it in this episode. Diving into the lessons that he learned from his journey from high school, college, professional, and then back into coaching at high level. Communication, connection, and understanding are themes in this conversation from the perspective of our parents, family, coachi...

2023-01-061h 37

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #18 - Dave Houglum - Beauty, Leadership Coaching, & Becoming More Courageous.Welcome back to The Bryant Ferate Podcast. Fired up for you to be here and check out this episode with Dave Houglum. He is an absolute legend and the tables are turned today because I get to ask Dave questions and let him go off on his passion for leadership. Dave is my leadership coach, so it was fun to connect with him outside of our typical coaching sessions in this podcast space. Dave is the Director of Leadership & Leadership Professor of Practice at the University of Portland. He has coached for +17 years, earned his...

2023-01-041h 07

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #17 - Nate Graham - Creative Curiosity, Experience, & Answering The Call.Welcome back to The Bryant Ferate Podcast. Today’s guest is Nate Graham. A great friend and fellow performance coach. Nate is the Director of Sports Performance at Rokke Performance in Portland Oregon. Nate is deep into the craft of coaching working with athletes and dedicated to consistent improvement with an extensive background in education ranging from a master's in Human Performance from Liberty University to courses with Applied Performance Coach APC and 3D MAPS with the Grey Institute. Within this conversation we get into his love for basketball, creative expression in life, curiosity, pursuing specific experiences, an...

2022-12-241h 34

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #16 - Mike Vaccaro - Obsessions, Vision Boards, & Taking Action.Mike Vaccaro, (aka Wey!), has taught me so much in life about coaching, pursuing what you want, and being driven to create your path. He most of all helped me believe in myself early in my coaching career. He highlighted qualities that I had that made me unique and challenged me to embrace them. I am forever grateful for that. We crossed paths at Washington State University where I was an undergraduate intern within the Strength & Conditioning Department and Mike was interning while finishing his master's degree at the University of Idaho. In this episode...

2022-12-201h 22

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #15 - Ryan Metzger - Competition, Feedback, & Developing A Personal Brand.Today’s guest is my great friend from the coaching world, Ryan Metzger. Our paths crossed at the University of Kentucky back in 2013 and have been friends ever since. Metzger is a frequent flyer on podcasts and I am excited to dive into some different topics today outside the typical college strength & conditioning conversations. We discuss coaches having coaches, the best ways to give & receive feedback, developing leaders depending on their role, and some areas that we struggled with early in our coaching careers. We also recorded this episode in mid-November prior to the American Op...

2022-12-131h 34

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #14 - Mark O’Donnell - Content, Visual Storytelling, & Showcasing Washington State.Mark O’Donnell is joining us on the podcast. Mark is killing it in the game of digital storytelling & showing us all what Washington State & the rest of the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Mark expresses his creativity with his iconic yellow jacket and by delivering content on hiking, getting out in nature, and just being authentically himself through his art. We dive into topics of how to develop a personal brand, diversifying your content across platforms, the art of storytelling, and more. We even give Jordan Johnson a shout-out about the book the Alchemist. I...

2022-12-012h 03

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #13 - Cat Wade - Values, Boundaries, & What Are You World Class At?Writing this introduction for my amazing friend and mentor is a tough one. I wanted to be concise but there is so much to say. This episode is special to me because Cat and I connect so often on life and coaching over the phone these past few years since she moved from Portland to the East Coast. Cat was the original one who gave me my first opportunity to coach after grad school. She hired me and opened the door of opportunity at the University of Portland in 2016. She is now the owner and director of...

2022-11-231h 38

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #12 - Christopher Villanella - Creating The Space, Breath Work, & Heart Coherence.We have an incredible human being on the pod today and I am excited to share this conversation with you. Especially the first 10 minutes Christopher creates the space for this conversation using breath work. I hope that the first 10 minutes makes your day. Christopher Villanella and I met at Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Portland Oregon. Christopher is my breathing coach and has also coached me through Wim Hof breathing and getting into a freezing river in the Vancouver Area of Washington State. In this conversation we discuss his current love for understanding more...

2022-11-102h 42

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #11 - Matthieu Galizia - Cathedral Coffee, Connection, & Open To Opportunities.Matthieu Galizia is the director of operations for the BEST coffee shop in Portland, Oregon. Cathedral Coffee is my frequent neighborhood stop to grab a cold brew and be productive. Cathedral is a special place to me as it is where I have spent a lot of time working on myself, my writing, and the podcast. In this episode, we get into the history of Cathedral Coffee, what is such a special place, and most all get to have a long conversation with the legend! Outside of coffee, Matthieu shares his experience of creating. Content creation, music...

2022-11-012h 32

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #10 - Dirk Van der Velde - All In, Momentasize, & Living The Life You Want To Live.Dirk Van der Velde is the owner of Momentasize Construction. Entrepreneur, former student-athlete I had the opportunity to coach at the University of Portland Men’s Soccer team, and amazing friend. Get into an awesome conversation today! Dirk shares insight into living life on his terms and working towards the goal of 10,000 properties. We discuss how he applies lessons from his playing career, his competitive ultramarathon training, and habits he has picked up along his journey. Grant Cardone, Learning from others, journaling, what gives you energy, thinking big & crazy, the questions we come back to of...

2022-10-221h 44

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #9 - Michael Richardson - Let’s Get This Bread 2, MikeRich Misrepresenting Himself, & Living The Full Human Experience.Michael Richardson (Mike Rich) is back on the pod for Let’s Get This Bread Episode 2. In this conversation, we first hash things out from our previous episode where Mike felt misrepresented by himself. After we got Mike’s life story squared away we discussed living the full human experience, using the Lululemon packet to plan out our lives, and being a soon-to-be father. Interested in things we mentioned during the episode? Your Plant Daddy Newsletter - https://yourplantdaddy.substack.com/ Ferate’s Substack - https://bryantferate.substack.com/ Lululemon Packet - htt...

2022-10-011h 41

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #8 - Evan Luecke - Curiosity is the Key to Progress, Storytelling, & Photo of the DayEvan is a creator, sharing content from the life he is living. He joins us on the podcast today to dive into his experiences as a professional in social media content creation. He is behind the scenes & behind the camera of the University of Portland Athletics department’s social media and many other freelance projects in the Portland, Oregon community. Was excited to learn from him about how he tells stories through his work, “photo of the day”, and how he makes the most of his time with so many projects going on. Make sure you check out his...

2022-09-171h 39

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #7 - Jack Mullaney - Consistency, Curiosity, & Coaches Investing In ThemselvesToday’s episode is with my great friend, fellow coach, and roommate. The one and only Jack Mullaney. Jack is currently the Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach for the men and women at the University of Portland. Jack is always developing himself through reading, podcasts, education, and application. Leveraging all of those tools to better understand and be his best self. This conversation shines a light on that work, as Jack and I discuss different topics such as the 5 Cs and how they apply to our lives. There have been many times in the apartment where our conversations go...

2022-08-202h 17

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #6 - Michael Richardson - Let’s Get This Bread Episode 1, MyFirstMillion Questions, & Best Friend BanterEpisode 6 The Bryant Ferate Podcast: Let's Get This Bread Episode 1 Great day to be great! Mike Rich joins us for episode 6 on the pod. Starting off the streak of our Let's Get This Bread Episodes. We dive into a range of topics and reflect on tough questions from a previous My First Million Episode in the back half of the episode. Grateful to have him on the pod and his consistent influence on me to be the best version of myself. List of Big Questions What areas of your life are you settling? What...

2022-08-091h 23

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #5 - Skyler Young - Walk While You Can, Perfectly Imperfect, & ”Do you like the person you see?”In episode 5 of The Bryant Ferate Podcast, I get to sit down with +19 year basketball coach Skyler Young (End of May 2022). Currently, the assistant basketball coach for the University of Portland Women's Basketball team. Amazing friend with so much compassion and deep thoughts on life. Man, whew this episode just made me pause afterward. We discuss developing genuine relationships, what has impacted Sky’s growth in this area, walking while you can, defining what perfectly imperfect means to each of us, playing your own course, and much more. “Do you like the person you see?” ...

2022-07-142h 06

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #4 - Nick Finney - Time: Person of the Year, Copywriting, & Working With Kobe BryantEpisode 4's guest is Nick Finney, a great friend, and training partner at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland. We dive into his journey as a copywriter, the influence music has on us, his experience going to Coachella 6 times, and overall how to improve at our creative crafts. Nick discusses his path through being accepted into Wieden+Kennedy ad agency school and how that helped him refine his writing over time. He shares his experience working with Kobe Bryant on his retirement project in China and rewriting a script in 45 minutes. We close out the episode on how to better...

2022-06-071h 26

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #3 - Nick Hauger - Be Your Strongest Self In The Toughest Moments, Professional Running, & Running Rivals Podcast Growth.I had the opportunity to coach Nick Hauger during his collegiate running career and coach alongside him when he joined the University of Portland for Sports Performance Staff. Ever since I first met Nick he has had a presence and clarity that I have always appreciated. It has shown through his journey in being an amazing human being, accomplished collegiate distance runner, and now running professionally with NAZ Elite (Podcast Host too). Today we dive into how Nick wires his mind for positivity, how he has grown from obstacles, and what he has learned from hosting his own podcast.

2022-05-171h 25

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #2 - Matt Welch - Officially Number 2, Dual Truths, Naval, & 4000 WeeksMatt is one of the most present and intentional action takers I have ever met. Today’s episode we dive into many different topics revolving around the big picture of who are we becoming, what kind of life do we want to live, and being the best version of ourselves. Matt’s background is a phenomenal one, going from running collegiately (Minnesota and Portland), running professionally, riding his bike from Portland Oregon to Portland Maine and then back, writer, professional coaching, coaching track, and defining RunTheProcess by how he chooses to live his life. Website: https://runtheprocess.com...

2022-05-021h 35

The Bryant Ferate Podcast #1 - Noah Cracknell - Writing, Longevity, & Being A Better Human.Noah Cracknell is currently a strength and conditioning coach and a writer that is diving into all things health, performance, and longevity. I had the opportunity to coach Noah during his freshmen year while attending the University of Portland and being on the baseball team. It was great to sit down with him to discuss not only coaching and health but also just how much he has grown since we have seen each other last. You can find more of his work on the links below. Medium: https://medium.com/@noahcracknell Youtube: https://www.youtube...

2022-04-251h 32 $Ferate\'s Newsletter$

Ferate's Newsletter Go To Spot.You get off work, it's sunny 75 degrees, blue skies, it has been a long week, your best friend just got off work and sends you a text. “What’s up, let’s get a drink, do you have a spot?” Instantly. No energy needed. “Yeah I know a place.”Your go to place provides stability and a way to bypass how much will power you may have left in the tank 0 or 100%. Your go to place to grab a drink with your friend is an easy choice when you get off work and it is one of those...

2021-05-2100 min $Ferate\'s Newsletter$

Ferate's Newsletter Rethinking My Pillars of PerformanceIn coaching performance I consistently go back to educating student-athletes on what I believe are the key foundational pillars of performance. The pillars are not what many of the incoming student-athletes generally think of when we sit down to discuss for the first time. Typically the top concerns are if they are going to start, how competitive practice is, how full their schedule now is with responsibilities as well as this large amount of free time, or scheduling another weight room session.Within our meeting to review their goals and what they want to accomplish I introduce t...

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