James Townsend

Chad talks with James Townsend about his football career, why he isn't in the NFL, his transition to weightlifting and raising athletic phenom daughters.

James Townsend | The Most Explosive Athlete in the World?

Max Aita

Max joins Chad to discuss the evolution of USA Weightlifting during his 20 years in the sport and some of the best stories from his time training the Bulgarian System.   Check out all of our Coaching options at: https://www.jtsstrength.com/online-coaching/

Max joins Chad to discuss the evolution of USA Weightlifting during his 20 years in the sport and some of the best stories from his time training the Bulgarian System.  Check out all of our Coaching options at: <a href="https://www.jtsstrength.com/online-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jtsstrength.com/online-coaching/</a>

Beers with Chad | Max Aita

Chad updates you on what his current training looks like and why it looks like that.   Today's episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Check out http://magicspoon.com/jugglife and use JUGGLIFE to save

Chad updates you on what his current training looks like and why it looks like that.  Today's episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Check out <a href="http://magicspoon.com/jugglife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://magicspoon.com/jugglife</a> and use JUGGLIFE to save

Beers with Chad | Do I Even Still Lift?

Cory Schlesinger

Phoenix Suns' Head Strength Coach Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) joins Chad from the NBA Bubble as the season sets to resume. We talk about life in the bubble, developing real athleticism and if basketball players are getting better.   Today's episode is brought to you by Raycon, visit buyraycon.com/jugglife to save 15% on the best earbud headphones.

Phoenix Suns' Head Strength Coach Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) joins Chad from the NBA Bubble as the season sets to resume. We talk about life in the bubble, developing real athleticism and if basketball players are getting better. Today's episode is brought to you by Raycon, visit <a href="https://rayconglobal.com/pages/jugglife?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=jugglife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buyraycon.com/jugglife</a> to save 15% on the best earbud headphones.

Beers with Chad | Phoenix Suns' Cory Schlesinger

Zack Telander

Chad sits down with Juggernaut Weightlifter/Coach Zack Telander to discuss growing up the son of a sports media legend, Rick Telander as seen in The Last Dance and Zack's venture into feature films with the upcoming project, The Weight.   Today's episode is brought to you by Lumin Skin, for glowing healthy skin, visit LuminSkin.com/JuggLife

Chad sits down with Juggernaut Weightlifter/Coach Zack Telander to discuss growing up the son of a sports media legend, Rick Telander as seen in The Last Dance and Zack's venture into feature films with the upcoming project, The Weight. Today's episode is brought to you by Lumin Skin, for glowing healthy skin, visit <a href="https://www.luminskin.com/jugglifehttps://www.jtsstrength.com/online-coaching/powerlifting/?v=7516fd43adaa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LuminSkin.com/JuggLife</a>

Beers with Chad | Zack Telander

Today we feature a special episode from Team JTS coaches Max Aita and Zack Telander discussing the recent McClaren Report on doping in weightlifting and the indescrections of long time IWF President Tomas Ajan.   Visit https://www.luminskin.com/jugglife for your first month free on your road to better skin.

Today we feature a special episode from Team JTS coaches Max Aita and Zack Telander discussing the recent McClaren Report on doping in weightlifting and the indescrections of long time IWF President Tomas Ajan.  Visit <a href="https://www.luminskin.com/jugglife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.luminskin.com/jugglife</a> for your first month free on your road to better skin.

Training Make Podcast | The Future of Weightlifting is Saved...Hopefully

Chad is joined by Team Juggernaut athlete James Townsend to discuss the current situation in America, his experiences with the police, conversations this has sparked with his daughters and more.

A Conversation About Race in America with James Townsend

Chad dives into The Last Dance and discusses if Michael Jordan's aggressive motivational style makes him a 'good' teammate.   All things Juggernaut at JTSstrength.com Thanks for listening and watching @rpstrength CWS @virusintl JTS10 @rhone JUGGLIFE

Chad dives into The Last Dance and discusses if Michael Jordan's aggressive motivational style makes him a 'good' teammate.  All things Juggernaut at <a href="http://JTSstrength.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JTSstrength.com</a> Thanks for listening and watching @rpstrength CWS @virusintl JTS10 @rhone JUGGLIFE

Beers with Chad | Was Michael Jordan A Good Teammate?

Melissa Davis

James Hoffmann

Chad is joined by Dr. James Hoffmann (PhD in Sport Physiology) and Dr. Melissa Davis (PhD in Neurobiology) to talk about their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic and their impending move to the Montana wilderness.   All things Juggernaut at JTSstrength.com Thanks for listening and watching @rpstrength CWS @virusintl JTS10 @rhone JUGGLIFE

Chad is joined by Dr. James Hoffmann (PhD in Sport Physiology) and Dr. Melissa Davis (PhD in Neurobiology) to talk about their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic and their impending move to the Montana wilderness.  All things Juggernaut at <a href="http://JTSstrength.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JTSstrength.com</a> Thanks for listening and watching @rpstrength CWS @virusintl JTS10 @rhone JUGGLIFE

Beers with Chad | Doctors James Hoffmann and Melissa Davis

Chad gets heated about the coverage of Thor's 501kg/1104# Deadlift and how it was a missed opportunity for the strength sports community to showcase such a great feat.   All things Juggernaut at JTSstrength.com Thanks for listening and watching @rpstrength CWS @virusintl JTS10 @rhone JUGGLIFE

Chad gets heated about the coverage of Thor's 501kg/1104# Deadlift and how it was a missed opportunity for the strength sports community to showcase such a great feat.  All things Juggernaut at <a href="http://JTSstrength.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JTSstrength.com</a> Thanks for listening and watching @rpstrength CWS @virusintl JTS10 @rhone JUGGLIFE

Beers with Chad | Why I'm Mad About Thor's 501kg Deadlift

Chad Wesley Smith is a World Class Powerlifter/Strength Coach, so-so Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt, amateur golfer, professional beer drinker, sports enthusiast and entrepreneur, he discusses all of this with a rotating cast of characters on Beers with Chad.

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Tom Billups

Tom Billups fulfills a very unique role for the dynastic California Golden Bear Rugby team, serving as Associate Head Coach to the legendary Jack Clark and also directing the team's Strength &amp; Conditioning. We talk with Tom about this unique role, how he manages skill and physical development and balances the speed/power demands of rugby with the high aerobic needs.  This week's episode is brought to you by Audible, start your 30 day free trial at http://audible.com/jugglife or text JUGGLIFE to 500500

Tom Billups fulfills a very unique role for the dynastic California Golden Bear Rugby team, serving as Associate Head Coach to the legendary Jack Clark and also directing the team's Strength &amp; Conditioning. We talk with Tom about this unique role, how he manages skill and physical development and balances the speed/power demands of rugby with the high aerobic needs.  This week's episode is brought to you by Audible, start your 30 day free trial at <a href="http://audible.com/jugglife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audible.com/jugglife</a> or text JUGGLIFE to 500500

#111 Cal Rugby's Tom Billups

Mike Israetel

Dr. Mike Israetel joins us to discuss some foundational ideas for beginners in Training and Nutrition to set themselves up for long term success.

Dr. Mike Israetel joins us to discuss some foundational ideas for beginners in Training and Nutrition to set themselves up for long term success.

#72 Dr. Mike Israetel | Training and Nutrition for Beginners

Ed Coan

The greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan, joins us to discuss his training, legacy and the current state of powerlifting.  Find more episodes of The JuggLife: http://thejugglife.com/ Train with Team Juggernaut: https://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/online-coaching Use JUGG for 10% off from Virus Intl: https://virusintl.com/ Get great tasting, prepared food from Trifecta: trifectanutrition.com/juggernaut Buy Grind Supplements: http://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/grind-supplements

The greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan, joins us to discuss his training, legacy and the current state of powerlifting. Find more episodes of The JuggLife: <a href="http://thejugglife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thejugglife.com/</a> Train with Team Juggernaut: <a href="https://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/online-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/online-coaching</a> Use JUGG for 10% off from Virus Intl: <a href="https://virusintl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://virusintl.com/</a> Get great tasting, prepared food from Trifecta: <a href="http://trifectanutrition.com/juggernaut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">trifectanutrition.com/juggernaut</a> Buy Grind Supplements: <a href="http://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/grind-supplements" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/grind-supplements</a>

#45 Ed Coan: The G.O.A.T.

Josh Bryant

Josh Bryant is one of the most accomplished powerlifting coaches of all-time, coaching 12 lifters to 600# bench presses, as well as being the youngest lifter to bench press 600# himself. Josh gives us some background on his powerlifting career, the transition to being a coach, his coaching methods and some wild stories from Metroflex gym.  Sleep better on the best mattress of 2018, Purple: http://purple.com/jugglife

Josh Bryant is one of the most accomplished powerlifting coaches of all-time, coaching 12 lifters to 600# bench presses, as well as being the youngest lifter to bench press 600# himself. Josh gives us some background on his powerlifting career, the transition to being a coach, his coaching methods and some wild stories from Metroflex gym.  Sleep better on the best mattress of 2018, Purple: <a href="http://purple.com/jugglife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://purple.com/jugglife</a>

#104 Josh Bryant

Meg Gallagher aka MegSquats has quickly grown into a 1 woman fitness empire, learn how she did it and what she sees as her responsibility to lifters everywhere.  Find more episodes of The JuggLife: http://thejugglife.com/ Train with Team Juggernaut: https://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/online-coaching Use JUGG for 10% off from Virus Intl: https://virusintl.com/ Get great tasting, prepared food from Trifecta: trifectanutrition.com/juggernaut Buy Grind Supplements: http://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/grind-supplements

Meg Gallagher aka MegSquats has quickly grown into a 1 woman fitness empire, learn how she did it and what she sees as her responsibility to lifters everywhere. Find more episodes of The JuggLife: <a href="http://thejugglife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thejugglife.com/</a> Train with Team Juggernaut: <a href="https://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/online-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/online-coaching</a> Use JUGG for 10% off from Virus Intl: <a href="https://virusintl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://virusintl.com/</a> Get great tasting, prepared food from Trifecta: <a href="http://trifectanutrition.com/juggernaut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">trifectanutrition.com/juggernaut</a> Buy Grind Supplements: <a href="http://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/grind-supplements" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://store.jtsstrength.com/collections/grind-supplements</a>

#43 MegSquats | Spreading The Good Word of Strength

Mark Bell

Mark Bell joins Chad and Max to discuss his current training, the 'war on carbs' and steroids.

Mark Bell joins Chad and Max to discuss his current training, the 'war on carbs' and steroids.

#54 Mark Bell

Chad is joined by Juggernaut Head Weightlifting Coach Max Aita and Team Juggernaut Lifter/Assistant Coach Zack Telander to discuss the faults in thinking that maximal strength training is the most prudent path to Weightlifting success, as well as answering some fans' questions and previewing IWF World Championships.     Today's episode is brought to you by...  BioWaveGo, if you're struggling with chronic pain, use this FDA Approved, non-opioid solution at BioWaveGo.com  

Chad is joined by Juggernaut Head Weightlifting Coach Max Aita and Team Juggernaut Lifter/Assistant Coach Zack Telander to discuss the faults in thinking that maximal strength training is the most prudent path to Weightlifting success, as well as answering some fans' questions and previewing IWF World Championships.  Today's episode is brought to you by... BioWaveGo, if you're struggling with chronic pain, use this FDA Approved, non-opioid solution at <a href="http://biowavego.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BioWaveGo.com  </a>

#142 Weightlifting w/ Max Aita and Zack Telander

Chad and Max discuss how the utilize the press, overhead press and bodybuilding type training for Weightlifters.   Check out Rhone for great apparel for any occasion and use JUGGLIFE for 20% off: http://rhone.com/jugglife

Chad and Max discuss how the utilize the press, overhead press and bodybuilding type training for Weightlifters. Check out Rhone for great apparel for any occasion and use JUGGLIFE for 20% off: <a href="http://rhone.com/jugglife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rhone.com/jugglife</a>

#139 Upper Body Training for Weightlifters

We bring you our Top 5 Strength Stories of 2019. What do you think the biggest moment is?  Today's episode is brought to you by Rhone, for stylish, comfortable and versatile men's wear use JUGGLIFE for 20% off at: https://www.rhone.com/?utm_source=jugglife&amp;utm_medium=podcast

We bring you our Top 5 Strength Stories of 2019. What do you think the biggest moment is? Today's episode is brought to you by Rhone, for stylish, comfortable and versatile men's wear use JUGGLIFE for 20% off at: <a href="https://www.rhone.com/?utm_source=jugglife&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rhone.com/?utm_source=jugglife&amp;utm_medium=podcast</a>

#151 Top Strength Stories of 2019

Stan Efferding

Stan Efferding, one of our most popular guests ever, invites us into his garage gym in Las Vegas, NV to discuss working with 4x World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw, his client needs assessment protocols and goal setting processes.

Stan Efferding, one of our most popular guests ever, invites us into his garage gym in Las Vegas, NV to discuss working with 4x World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw, his client needs assessment protocols and goal setting processes.

#80 Stan Efferding: Return of the Rhino

Developing a coaching philosophy is a long and (hopefully) ongoing process. Max and Chad discuss how they arrived at where they currently are as coaches and thinkers.   Get stylish, comfortable and versatile clothing from Rhone. Use JUGGLIFE for 20% off at rhone.com/jugglife

Developing a coaching philosophy is a long and (hopefully) ongoing process. Max and Chad discuss how they arrived at where they currently are as coaches and thinkers. Get stylish, comfortable and versatile clothing from Rhone. Use JUGGLIFE for 20% off at <a href="https://www.rhone.com/?utm_source=jugglife&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rhone.com/jugglife</a>

#150 Our Greatest Coaching Influences

Bryan Mann

Chad talks with Dr. Bryan Mann, Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Miami, about utilizing Velocity Based Training for strength and team sport athletes.

#148 Dr. Bryan Mann | Velocity Based Training

Andy Galpin

Dr. Andy Galpin, specialist in Muscle Biopsies, joins us to discuss fiber types impact on training and his new book, Unplugged, and technologies impact on training.

Dr. Andy Galpin, specialist in Muscle Biopsies, joins us to discuss fiber types impact on training and his new book, Unplugged, and technologies impact on training.

#60 Dr. Andy Galpin | Fiber Type and Training Technology

Quinn Henoch

One of our favorite guests, Dr. Quinn Henoch of Clinical Athlete, returns to talk about managing volume/intensity as the main way of avoiding and predicting injury.

One of our favorite guests, Dr. Quinn Henoch of Clinical Athlete, returns to talk about managing volume/intensity as the main way of avoiding and predicting injury.

#126 Dr. Quinn Henoch

Chad cracks open a Hopulent IPA from Epic Brewing Co and discusses his biggest mistake in his own powerlifting career. Plus, Cobra Kai is the Thing of the Week.  This week's JuggLife episodes are brought to you by Simple Contacts, visit SimpleContacts.com/JuggLife or use the code JUGGLIFE to save $30 on your first order.

Chad cracks open a Hopulent IPA from Epic Brewing Co and discusses his biggest mistake in his own powerlifting career. Plus, Cobra Kai is the Thing of the Week.  This week's JuggLife episodes are brought to you by Simple Contacts, visit <a href="http://SimpleContacts.com/JuggLife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SimpleContacts.com/JuggLife</a> or use the code JUGGLIFE to save $30 on your first order.

Beers with Chad #12-My Biggest Powerlifting Mistake

Today we revisit episode #45, in which the greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan, joins us to discuss his training, legacy and the current state of powerlifting.

Today we revisit episode #45, in which the greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan, joins us to discuss his training, legacy and the current state of powerlifting.

JuggLife Classic | Ed Coan

Chad and Max discuss some topics regarding the value and structure of GPP training, as well as how training may need to be adjusted based on a lifter's age.

#137 Q&A | GPP Blocks and Adjustments for Age

Maddy Forberg

Maddy Forberg joins us as she prepares to represent the US at IPF Classic Worlds in the Junior 57kg division. We talk with Maddy about how she got into powerlifting, how it has helped her mental health and about the array of weird DMs she gets.

Maddy Forberg joins us as she prepares to represent the US at IPF Classic Worlds in the Junior 57kg division. We talk with Maddy about how she got into powerlifting, how it has helped her mental health and about the array of weird DMs she gets.

#135 Maddy Forberg

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The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!