The Platform Podcast

💪 Want help reaching your goals?🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https:// www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/apply Jeremy Olson walks into the gym now around 235 pounds, but at his heaviest, he was 550+ pounds. Over 300 pounds lost. Today, he coaches kettlebell sport athletes in Las Vegas and leads the Psyched Kettlebell team (the “Chalk Monsters”) out of CrossFit Psyched in Henderson. In this convers...

🔥 Register now for the Luva’ Bells Kettlebell Sport Open! 📍 Camp Rhino Southeast — Las Vegas, NV | Saturday, February 14, 2026 ⏰ 11:00AM PT / 1:00PM CT 🎟️ Registration + full event details: https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/LuvahBellsKettlebellOpen 💪 Want help reaching your goals? 🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/interestform Happy New Year — we’re ki...

Amber & Nikolai Puchlov of Pro Kettlebell open up about the challenges and breakthroughs of building a kettlebell business. From design setbacks and manufacturing hurdles to the validation of seeing athletes worldwide embrace their bells, they share lessons learned and how these experiences shape their vision for the future of kettlebell sport in the U.S. and beyond. Whether you’re a lifter ch...

Men’s Mental Health w/ Brenna Thompson, RDN — practical fixes for sleep, anxiety, energy, and connection. Coffee cutoff at noon, alcohol’s rebound on sleep, blue-light wind-downs, magnesium/melatonin basics, protein that steadies you, and building real support. 🔥 Register now for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open! 📍 St. Paul, MN | September 13, 2025 🎟️ www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/tckbope...

🔥 Register now for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open!📍 St. Paul, MN | September 13, 2025🎟️ www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/tckbopen2025💪 Want help reaching your goals?🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/interestform🎙️Competing on the world stage comes down to milliseconds of fixation and miles of travel efficiency. In this episode, I sit down with Twin Cit...

🔥 Register now for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open! 📍 St. Paul, MN | September 13, 2025 🎟️ www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/tckbopen2025 💪 Want help reaching your goals? 🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/interestform 🎙️ In this solo episode of The Platform Podcast, I break down how to beat jet lag and perform your best when competing internationally. Wi...

🔥 Register now for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open!📍 St. Paul, MN | September 13, 2025🎟️ www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/tckbopen2025 💪 Want help reaching your goals?🎯 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/interestform 🎙️ In this solo episode of The Platform Podcast , I explore what happens when your ambitions outpace your bandwidth—and how that tension can...

Sign up today for the 2025 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open ! In this episode of the Platform Podcast, we welcome back Bobby Hicks, a renowned kettlebell sport athlete, content creator, and chef. Bobby discusses his unique journey from being a kettlebell sport competitor to becoming a social media influencer with his Retro Recipes Kitchen channel. He shares his experiences and challenges on Fox's cooki...

In this annual St. Patrick’s Day special, host Jordan Kunde-Wright of the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club once again reunites with David Keohan—affectionately known as “Indian Stones.” This yearly tradition marks a time to toast the holiday together while catching up on David’s newest achievements. From launching his craft beer, Mullán , to filming a funded one-hour documentary for RTÉ, David continue...

In this episode of The Platform Podcast , host Jordan Kunde-Wright sits down with Matt Borris, owner of Phoenix Wellness, to discuss the "10 Red Flags" to watch for in diet plans. Together, they uncover pitfalls such as extreme calorie restriction, demonization of food groups, and over-reliance on supplements, providing actionable advice for creating sustainable and health-focused nutrition habits...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica DiBiase, an OG, kettlebell sport pioneer and the first female Master of Sport in long cycle. Jessica shares her journey, from the founding of the first all-women's kettlebell sport team the famous Ice Chamber Kettlebell Girls to coaching thousands of athletes over her 14-year career. We explore the importance of building community in sport, navigating chall...

⁠Register today⁠ for the 2024 WKSF North American Championship!!! Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maude Gorman, a passionate Kettlebell sport lifter and endurance athlete. Maude shares her unique journey from dropping out of high school to becoming a kettlebell sport competitor and tackling incredible endurance challenges, including running across Iceland in the Viking Run. In this epis...

Join us for a compelling conversation with Melanie Lin, CEO of Virus International, a leading sports apparel brand catering to high-performance athletes. In this episode, Melanie delves into her unique journey from a non-athletic childhood to leading an innovative company in the fitness industry. She shares insights into the challenges Virus faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company's va...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Mike Silverman, a highly respected strength and conditioning coach, and master kettlebell instructor. In this episode, Mike & Jordan share their expertise on General Physical Preparedness (GPP), offering insights into building a solid foundation of fitness that supports all aspects of athletic performance and daily life. We discuss the importance of co...

Join us as we dive into the international world of kettlebell sport competition with elite athletes from the USA National Kettlebell Sport team: Gianna Kreider, Ayden Jones, and Paul Klein. Our speakers share their experiences at WKSF World Championships as well as personal stories of overcoming challenges on and off the platform, tips for beginners, and the vital role of coaches in their success....

In this episode of the Platform Podcast, we welcome back our good friend, Matt Borris. Matt is a Canadian Kettlebell sport lifter, a CrossFit instructor, and a recently certified nutrition coach. He shares insights into his journey in kettlebell sport, the effectiveness of CrossFit, tall man struggles, and his frameworks for nutrition coaching. Join us as we dive into Matt's experiences, discu...

Join us for an electrifying conversation with Val Rusk, a Canadian elite competitor, renowned kettlebell coach and community builder! In this episode, Val dives deep into her WKSF World Championship experience, her training methods, coaching philosophy, and the incredible benefits of kettlebell training. Discover how she integrates cardio with strength training, structures her classes, and builds...

Join us for a fun episode of the Platform Podcast with Tiffany Longcor aka  @tiffnessfitness  a kettlebell sport competitor and coach. We dive in on her journey into kettlebell sport, bent pressing, and coaching. #PlatformPodcast #KettlebellSport #GirlsGoneStrong #Competition #kettlebelllifting Register today for the 2024 WKSF North American Championship!!! www.twincitieskettlebellclub.com/tckbope...

In this episode of the Platform Podcast, we welcome back registered dietitian Brenna Thompson to discuss the hot topic of injectable weight loss drugs, specifically Wegovy and Ozempic. We explore the science behind these GLP-1 receptor agonists, their benefits, potential side effects, and the broader implications for weight management. Brenna shares valuable insights from her practice and emphasiz...

This episode is a free deep dive on performance nutrition that I gave for Kim Fox's Kettlebell Sport Almanac group on Facebook. I talk through my background, the triangle of awareness, macro calculations, and a lot more. Register today for the 2024 WKSF North American Championship!!! And if you want help reaching your goals please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content pleas...

Join us for an exciting episode of the Platform Podcast with Audrey Burgio a master of Sport International Class & American record holder in Snatch, a kettlebell sport coach and author of Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Basics. She shares her tips for improving your snatch technique, and what she looks for on video analysis. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration. #PlatformPodcast #Kettl...

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Continuing the tradition for the FOURTH year, I welcome back my friend and Irishman David Keohan aka Indiana Stones. He has spent most of his free time over the last couple years reviving the culture of stone lifting in Ireland, and has made incredible progress. So grab a glass of Guinness and raise a toast with us! Sláinte!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 St. Patrick's Day Drink...

In this episode, we welcome back Jen Broxterman to discuss her journey from high level athlete to a 29 year old with a cancer diagnosis with an 8% chance of survival who had to learn to walk again, and now teaches others how to live healthier, happier lives! She shares her knowledge about women's nutrition needs and the nefarious impact of low-carb and low-fat diets. Listen to Jennifer Broxerm...

This episode is brought to you by the American Kettlebell Lifters Union. For the Lifters, By the Lifters! ⁠⁠Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE⁠⁠ ! In this episode, my guest is Dave Anderka who is a long-time kettlebell athlete & coach based out of Ottawa, Ontario Canada. We dive in on his background, kettlebell sport in Canada, his coaching philosophy, the challenges of being both a coach and athl...

In this episode, I’m going to dive in on 1 thing that I think every athlete needs, why they need it, and how to make the most of it. I won’t spoil it here so you’ll have to listen to find out! Thank you again to our 2023 WKSF North American Championship sponsors!!! Raffle Prizes: ⁠⁠⁠CK Maceworks⁠⁠⁠ - 2 plate loadable mace or club ⁠⁠⁠Bearfoot Shoes⁠⁠⁠ - 6 gift cards of $100 each ⁠⁠⁠Kettlebell Kings...